Juventus lose Randal Kolo Muani, operated for a finger fracture

Juventus had to part ways with Randal Kolo Muani this Monday, the 27-year-old Frenchman having suffered a broken finger during the 2-0 victory over Maurizio Sarri's Atalanta, and being taken straight to the operating room at the Allianz Stadium.

A injury that does not slow the attack

Randal Kolo Muani started the match against the Dea under Luciano Spalletti. The 27-year-old French striker has not yet opened his goal tally in Serie A. He was substituted towards the end of the game by the young German Nick Woltemade.

A former FC Nantes player, the Frenchman scored his only goal of the campaign in the Europa League, against Nijmegen in a 5-0 win last Thursday. He returned to Turin this summer from Paris Saint‑Germain, but has not yet found the back of the net in Serie A.

Return expected against Cagliari

The finger operation took place on Monday, after the fracture occurred in the first half of yesterday's match. With the three‑week international break, doctors estimate that Kolo Muani will be available again for Juventus' trip to Cagliari on October 11.

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The start of the season is a contrast for the Old Lady. This injury adds to a series of surgical interventions at Juventus this season. Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram and goalkeeper Kamil Grabara have already undergone surgery for serious issues. Kolo Muani thus becomes the fifth player at the club to undergo an operation. This run of injuries also affects Juventus.

Spalletti backs his forward line

Luciano Spalletti expressed his support for the striker, emphasizing that the injury should not weigh heavily on the start of the season. He reminded that Kolo Muani is “more than a finger away from scoring in Serie A”. The player has not been called up by the French national team, which explains his absence from the national squad.

Available against Cagliari, he will finally be able to try to end his goal drought in the league. Juventus hope that his return will strengthen the attack for the upcoming challenges.