The Serie A season is barely two weeks old, yet the squad is already dealing with a mounting injury crisis. Alongside the loss of Turkey international Yildiz, the club confirmed that forward Ekhator suffered a significant muscle tear during training, while midfielder Khephren Thuram traveled to France for a specialist knee consultation.
Surgery in Augsburg for Kenan Yildiz
The operation was performed at the Augsburg Hessingpark Klinik by Dr. Martin Jordan, with club physician Dr. Marco Freschi in attendance.
Medical staff reported the surgery was entirely successful. Yildiz is scheduled to begin his rehabilitation program immediately, with reports indicating an expected absence of nearly three months. The timeline points toward a potential return to the pitch in November.
Ekhator Faces Extended Absence with Thigh Injury
The club’s attacking depth took another blow when Ekhator sustained a thigh injury during a training session. Following radiological assessments at J|Medical, club officials confirmed that the former Genoa forward suffered a medium-grade tear of the semitendinosus muscle.
Ekhator will undergo further evaluations in two weeks to establish a precise recovery timeline, though initial medical projections place his expected recovery at roughly two months.
Thuram Consults Specialist in Lyon as Squad Nears Milan Clash
Thuram visited knee specialist Professor Bertrand Sonnery Cottet as the club evaluates the appropriate treatment plan moving forward.
Meanwhile, defender Andrea Cambiaso and midfielder Weston McKennie are being monitored on a daily basis. McKennie, who watched the Parma fixture from the stands due to muscle fatigue, could return to availability soon.
Juventus returns to action on Sunday in a high-profile league clash against Milan, where the squad will be forced to navigate a depleted roster.
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