Yildiz requires surgery, could delay injury return date
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Kenan Yildiz will undergo surgery on an existing injury, potentially extending his time on the sidelines beyond initial recovery estimates.
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Attributed to original sourceReports from multiple outlets on Wednesday confirm that Juventus star Kenan Yildiz will require surgery to amend an issue that has affected his foot after just one game of the 2026-27 season, which could keep him out for around three months rather than two.
Yildiz needs surgery and could miss three months of action Earlier this week, it was reported that Yildiz had suffered an injury to his foot that could require surgery and would likely keep him sidelined for around two months of action.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images) According to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport and various others on Wednesday, Yildiz went to see another consultant on Tuesday. It has been revealed that the specific issue is a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot and that surgery is ‘difficult to avoid’.
La Gazzetta dello Sport writes that the Juventus doctors are now weighing up their options as to where and when the Turkey international will have the operation on his foot, although it is assumed that the procedure will take place as quickly as possible in order to limit the recovery time.
Rather than the originally reported two-month time-frame, it is now looking more likely that Juventus will be without Yildiz for three months, with a return in late November a possible target.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: The #10 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) Luciano Spalletti is expected to field either Jeremie Boga or summer signing Kerim Alajbegovic on the left of the Juventus attack in Yildiz’s absence.
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What happened
Kenan Yildiz is set to undergo surgery, a development that could push back his return date from injury. The Juventus attacker had been expected to recover within a previously outlined timeframe, but the need for surgical intervention introduces uncertainty around his availability. The exact nature of the injury and revised return timeline have not yet been disclosed in full, but the news represents a setback for both player and club as they plan around his absence.
Chance analysis
Surgery for Yildiz is a meaningful blow to Juventus, who rely on the young attacker's creativity and directness in the final third. Needing an operation rather than recovering through conservative treatment typically signals a longer layoff, which disrupts tactical planning and squad rotation. For the player, a delayed return could also affect his rhythm and form once he does come back, making this a situation worth monitoring closely across the coming weeks.
Yildiz's surgery will keep Juventus without one of their key attacking options for longer than initially expected, weakening their offensive depth.