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Kenan Yildiz faces injury ahead of crucial Juventus match against Parma

Juventus' Turkish midfielder #10 Kenan Yildiz Juventus' Turkish midfielder #10 Kenan Yildiz looks on before the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Lecce at the "Allianz Stadium" in Turin on April 12, 2025. (AFP Photo)
By Newsroom
Apr 17, 2025 10:24 AM

Kenan Yildiz, one of Juventus’ most impressive players in recent weeks, has suffered an injury during training ahead of their crucial Serie A match against Parma.

According to Italian media reports, the Turkish international sustained a thigh injury, which caused him to stop his training session. His full recovery status will be confirmed after detailed medical evaluations.

Juventus' Dutch midfielder #08 Teun Koopmeiners (R) celebrates with Juventus' Turkish midfielder #10 Kenan Yildiz
Juventus’ Dutch midfielder #08 Teun Koopmeiners (R) celebrates with Juventus’ Turkish midfielder #10 Kenan Yildiz, scoring his team’s first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Lecce at the “Allianz Stadium” in Turin on April 12, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Yildiz’s recent impact under coach Tudor

Kenan Yildiz has played a key role for Juventus under coach Igor Tudor, featuring in the last three league matches with full 90-minute performances.

During this period, the 18-year-old scored two goals, contributing significantly to his team’s efforts.

Champions League qualification at stake

Juventus is currently in fourth place in Serie A with 59 points. The race for a Champions League spot remains tight, with a two-point gap separating them from third-place Atalanta and fifth-place Bologna.

Kenan Yildiz’s potential absence could have significant consequences as Juventus approaches a critical stage in their season.

Last Updated:  Apr 17, 2025 10:24 AM