Juventus' Thuram to undergo surgery, ruled out until 2027
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Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram is set to undergo surgery and will not return to action until 2027, dealing a significant blow to the club's midfield options.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources in Italy claim that Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram will undergo knee surgery tomorrow and won’t return to action until January 2027.
Juventus midfielder Thuram will undergo surgery tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, due to patellofemoral syndrome that has been affecting him since the end of the 2025-26 season.
Juventus lose Thuram for four months ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 17: Khephren Thuram of Juventus battles for possession with Baris Alper Yilmaz of Galatasaray A.S. during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray A.S. and Juventus at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) Thuram visited knee specialist Bertrand Sonnery Cottet in Lyon earlier this week and, according to Gazzetta and SportMediaset, the specialist suggested that Thuram undergo surgery.
Gazzetta explains that the procedure addresses wear and tear of the cartilage covering the back of the kneecap and is performed arthroscopically.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Khephren Thuram of Juventus is challenged by Antonio Vergara of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) According to reports, Thuram will remain out of action for four months and return to action in January 2027
Thuram didn’t feature in any pre-season friendly for Juventus, mostly training separately from the team throughout the summer.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus controls the ball during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images) Juventus signed Pape Matar Sarr on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham on deadline day to add depth in the middle of the park and replace Thuram for the first part of the campaign.
Another Juventus star, Kenan Yildiz, has recently undergone surgery for a foot fracture and will be sidelined for at least three months.
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What happened
Khéphren Thuram, who joined Juventus in 2024, requires surgery for an unspecified issue and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The French midfielder will be unavailable until 2027, meaning he will miss a substantial portion of the season including domestic and potentially European fixtures. The loss is a major setback for Juventus, who have relied on the former Nice man as a key midfield presence since his arrival.
Chance analysis
Losing a first-choice midfielder for the remainder of the calendar year is a significant blow to any top club, and Thuram's absence will force Juventus to adjust tactically and lean on remaining midfield options. Surgery and a recovery timeline extending into 2027 suggests the issue is serious enough that the club and medical staff opted for a long-term fix rather than short-term management. For Juventus fans and neutrals tracking the Serie A title race, this news reshapes the midfield dynamic for the second half of the campaign and into the next year.
Juventus will be without a key midfielder for the remainder of 2026 and potentially into early 2027, weakening their midfield depth and tactical flexibility.