Juventus face an anxious wait over Kenan Yildiz’s fitness after the forward suffered a calf issue in the 2-0 defeat to Como.
Juventus’ difficult run of form has taken another worrying turn, with Kenan Yildiz now a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League play-off second leg against Galatasaray. The young attacker picked up a calf problem during the 2-0 Serie A defeat to Como, raising concerns ahead of one of the club’s most important matches of the season.
The loss to Como marked Juventus’ fourth defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. During that stretch, they have failed to register a single victory and have conceded 15 goals, underlining the defensive frailties that continue to undermine their campaign.
Saturday’s setback also leaves Juventus in a precarious league position. They risk falling four points behind fourth-placed Roma, who are in action against Cremonese, putting more pressure on Spalletti and his squad.
Yildiz’s injury could not have come at a worse time. The Turkish international was forced off against Como with a calf issue that required immediate icing and treatment on the sidelines, casting doubt over his availability for the midweek European showdown.
Reports from Italian media suggest that Yildiz is a doubt for the Champions League tie. He was unable to participate in Juventus’ recovery session on Sunday, indicating that the problem may be serious enough to keep him out of action.
Juventus already face an uphill battle in Europe after losing the first leg 5-2 in Istanbul. Without one of their most creative and dynamic attacking threats, the task of overturning that deficit becomes even more daunting.
