Juventus' injury woes deepen as fifth player faces months out

Juventus' new goalkeeper Kamil Grabara suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in a training session on 19 September, just two days after his debut in a 5-0 Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen, and was operated on in Poland later that day.

Season start marred by draws and defeats

A home draw against Milan (1-1) and a 3-2 loss away at Sassuolo have left Juventus seventh in Serie A after five rounds. The club’s poor start has seen them slip down the table despite a strong squad.

Luciano Spalletti, the Juventus head coach, warned that the injury curse may be as damaging as the results. Jordi Archs of Fútbol Internacional and Ter noted that the side’s fortunes are being undermined by a spate of setbacks.

Five surgeries in a month

Goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, who arrived on loan from Wolfsburgo, underwent surgery on his right knee after the ACL rupture. The 27‑year‑old Polish international could miss up to seven months.

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The first operation was on Kenan Yildiz, who fractured the fifth metatarsal of his left foot on 31 August during the opening match against Frosinone. He is expected to be sidelined for three months.

On 3 September, Khéphren Thuram was operated on for a patellar chondropathy in his right knee, a condition that will keep the 25‑year‑old French midfielder out until early 2027.

Captain Manuel Locatelli tore the external meniscus of his right knee against Milan and required surgery on 8 September. The 28‑year‑old Italian midfielder faces a five‑ to six‑month lay‑off.

Most recently, Randal Kolo Muani fractured the little finger of his right hand during a match against Atalanta. Juventus say the 27‑year‑old French striker, signed permanently from PSG, should recover after the international break.