Spalletti says Yildiz fit for Verona match, Vlahovic aims for starting role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti announced that Kenan Yildiz is fit to play against Hellas Verona after training without pain. Yildiz had previously dealt with knee inflammation, which limited his appearances. Dusan Vlahovic is also available for selection as he looks to start for the first time since a serious injury in November. Spalletti expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s recent performance in a goalless draw, emphasizing the need for a more assertive approach moving forward.
- •Kenan Yildiz trained pain-free ahead of the Verona match.
- •Dusan Vlahovic is back in contention after injury.
- •Spalletti calls for a more assertive team approach.
- •Juventus aims to recover from their recent performances.
- •Match against Hellas Verona scheduled for Sunday.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yildiz Fit for Verona as Vlahovic Eyes Starting Role — Spalletti
"Luciano Spalletti confirmed that Kenan Yildiz has trained pain-free and is in line to feature against Hellas Verona on Sunday, with Dusan Vlahovic also declared available as Juventus push toward their...
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