Kenan Yildiz faces injury ahead of crucial Juventus match against Parma

Kenan Yildiz, one of Juventus' most impressive players in recent weeks, has suffered an injury during training ahead of their crucial Serie A match against Parma.

According to Italian media reports, the Turkish international sustained a thigh injury, which caused him to stop his training session. His full recovery status will be confirmed after detailed medical evaluations.

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Juventus' Dutch midfielder #08 Teun Koopmeiners (R) celebrates with Juventus' Turkish midfielder #10 Kenan Yildiz, scoring his team's first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Lecce at the "Allianz Stadium" in Turin on April 12, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Yildiz's recent impact under coach Tudor

Kenan Yildiz has played a key role for Juventus under coach Igor Tudor, featuring in the last three league matches with full 90-minute performances.

During this period, the 18-year-old scored two goals, contributing significantly to his team's efforts.

Champions League qualification at stake

Juventus is currently in fourth place in Serie A with 59 points. The race for a Champions League spot remains tight, with a two-point gap separating them from third-place Atalanta and fifth-place Bologna.

Kenan Yildiz’s potential absence could have significant consequences as Juventus approaches a critical stage in their season.