Juventus await Conceiçao tests as Zhegrova scores for Kosovo

Edon Zhegrova found the net for Kosovo on Sunday, converting a penalty in a 3‑1 defeat to Austria, while Juventus are left waiting on medical tests for Francisco Conceiçao after the Portugal international suffered a knock in the Norway‑Portugal encounter.

International setbacks and highlights

Serie A giants Juventus received mixed news from the international fixtures played on Sunday. The Kosovan winger's penalty gave his side a solitary goal against Austria, but the Portuguese winger was forced off early in the second half after a first‑half knock against Norway. The contrasting fortunes left the club with both a cause for celebration and a cause for concern.

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus praised Conceiçao despite the injury, saying, "Francisco Conceição gave me good responses. He was doing very well until he took the hit and I had to take him off," adding, "He was the creative player; he was what I had in mind. I'm satisfied; he's a young lad." The coach made the comments via O Jogo after the match.

Juventus club updates

On SEPTEMBER 13, REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY, Zhegrova celebrated his first Serie A goal for Juventus against US Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore. The 23‑year‑old winger opened the scoring for the Turin side, reinforcing his importance to the squad.

Seven days later, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Francisco Conceiçao marked his debut goal for Juventus in a Serie A clash with Atalanta BC on SEPTEMBER 20. reported a knee knock, while Tuttosport mentioned thigh discomfort; Juventus confirmed that Portuguese medical staff would carry out tests that day and expressed confidence that the injury was not serious.

Earlier, on AUGUST 23, Conceiçao featured for Juventus in the Serie A encounter between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The Portuguese winger’s performance earned further praise from his national team manager, underscoring his continued form despite recent setbacks.

Juventus remain poised to assess Conceiçao’s condition once the medical examinations are completed, while both Zhegrova and Conceiçao continue to feature prominently for the club in Serie A fixtures.