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Yildiz rejoins Juventus training; Ekhator awaits injury results

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Yildiz rejoins Juventus training; Ekhator awaits injury results

Summary

Kenan Yildiz has returned to training with Juventus, providing a boost to coach Luciano Spalletti as the club assesses Jeff Ekhator's injury status. Yildiz had been sidelined due to a knee issue but followed a tailored recovery program and is rejoining full activities carefully. Meanwhile, Ekhator limped off during a friendly against Basel with a thigh problem and will undergo scans to evaluate the extent of his injury. The situation emphasizes Juventus' ongoing need for additional strikers, with the club focusing on targets like Randal Kolo Muani and Mateo Pellegrino.

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Status Watch

•Kenan Yildiz returns to Juventus training after a knee injury.
•Jeff Ekhator's thigh injury is under assessment following loss to Basel.
•Juventus aims to sign two strikers to enhance their squad.
•Zeki Celik resumes full training after individual workouts.
•Club officials face pressure to expedite striker acquisitions.

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9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Yildiz returns to Juventus training as Ekhator awaits injury verdict

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Juventus have welcomed Kenan Yildiz back into training, offering Luciano Spalletti a lift as the club await clarity on the fitness of Jeff Ekhator.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Turkey forward repo...
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