Juventus brace for Parma while Yildiz faces two‑month surgery layoff

Juventus must balance the looming absence of Kenan Yildiz, who is set for surgery early next week, with preparations for Saturday’s clash against Parma at the Allianz Stadium, a match that will test the side’s depth.

Surgery timeline for Yildiz

Yildiz should undergo the operation at the start of the coming week, with the club estimating a stop of roughly two months and a half.

The Turkish number 10 suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot after returning from the victory over Frosinone, and examinations on Monday at JMedical confirmed the severity.

Following the tests and subsequent consultations, surgery now appears inevitable, and La dello Sport Juventus’ medical staff aim to schedule the procedure early next week unless unforeseen issues arise.

Juventus' tactical options for Parma

Head coach Luciano Spalletti will be without Yildiz for about two and a half months, with the possibility of the lay‑off extending to three months.

The club’s objective is to have the midfielder back for the November break, identified as a realistic window for his return.

Juventus is gearing up for the Juventus‑Parma encounter, slated for Saturday at 20.45 at the Allianz Stadium, and PROBABILI FORMAZIONI JUVENTUS-PARMA are already being discussed.

In the meantime, Spalletti will look to Jeremie Boga and Kerim Alajbegovic to inherit the number 10 role, tasked with providing quality and unpredictability in the attack.