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Spalletti compares Juventus star Yildiz to Kvaratskhelia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Spalletti compares Juventus star Yildiz to Kvaratskhelia

Summary

Luciano Spalletti praised Kenan Yildiz's skills, likening him to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. At Juventus, Spalletti aims to harness Yildiz's unpredictability to enhance the team's performance. The forward's leadership qualities are also seen as essential for Juventus's aspirations of winning major trophies. Spalletti's experience with elite attackers may aid in Yildiz's development this season.

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By the Numbers

•Spalletti has managed top talents in Serie A.
•Yildiz is expected to play a pivotal role.
•Spalletti notes similarities in unpredictability with Kvaratskhelia.
•Yildiz's leadership is vital for team morale.

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What they're saying

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Luciano Spalletti has been fortunate to manage some of the finest attackers in Serie A. One of them is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who helped him guide Napoli to the Scudetto in 2023.During his time as the...
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