Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz has undergone surgery on his left foot, the club confirmed on Monday. The procedure was carried out in Germany, according to reports from Sportmediaset and La Gazzetta dello Sport.
In a separate development, teammate Khéphren Thuram has traveled to Lyon for a specialist consultation, as reported by Sportmediaset. The nature of Thuram’s issue was not specified in the available reporting.
Yildiz’s operation was announced via the club’s official medical bulletin on August 31, 2026. Juventus.com confirmed the surgery but did not provide a timeline for his return. Sky Sport noted that the Turkish international will miss a number of matches as a result of the injury, though the exact number of games was not detailed in the material.
The club also reported that forward George Ekhator has sustained a muscle injury, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Fantacalcio. No recovery timeframe was given for Ekhator in the available summaries.
The injuries add to Juventus’s early-season concerns as the squad manages multiple fitness issues. The club has not yet clarified whether Thuram’s consultation will lead to a specific treatment plan or a period on the sidelines.
Fans and analysts will be watching for official updates from Juventus regarding recovery timelines for Yildiz and Ekhator, as well as the outcome of Thuram’s specialist visit in Lyon.
