Juventus Injury Update: Three Players Target Venezia, Yildiz Eyes December Return. Juventus head into the international break with a lengthy injury list, but there is also hope that Luciano Spalletti will soon have more options at his disposal. While Pierre Kalulu is the latest player to join the treatment room, Andrea Cambiaso, Francisco Conceição and Nico González are all closing in on their returns.
Here is a full overview of the situation as of November 10. The diagnoses have been checked against official club statements where available, while the expected return dates are media estimates and remain dependent on each player’s recovery progress.
Three Players Target Venezia: Spalletti Awaits Good News After the Break
Andrea Cambiaso – Muscle Fatigue
The Italian international missed the match against Fiorentina due to muscle fatigue. According to Tuttosport, no structural damage was detected, and his return is expected once training resumes. The aim is for him to be fit for the match against Venezia on November 22.
Francisco Conceição – Left Shoulder Dislocation
The Portuguese winger injured his shoulder during the match against Lazio. Juventus confirmed a glenohumeral joint dislocation, which was successfully reduced, before opting for conservative treatment and rehabilitation. Conceição was close to returning for the Fiorentina match, but the coaching staff decided not to take any risks. He is expected to be back in contention for the Venezia game, provided his recovery continues according to plan.
Nico González – Minor Right Calf Muscle Injury
The Argentine is recovering from a low-grade lesion of the soleus muscle in his right leg, located in the calf. He reported the problem after the Europa League match against Rennes, with the club announcing the diagnosis on October 23. His target is also to return after the international break, for the clash against Venezia on November 22. The final decision will depend on the last training sessions and the coaching staff’s assessment.
Kalulu Sidelined: Como Is the Target, but His Return Is Not Yet Guaranteed
Pierre Kalulu – Minor Left Hamstring Injury
The French defender felt discomfort in his left thigh following the Fiorentina match. Examinations at J Medical revealed a low-grade lesion of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg. Kalulu has started treatment and has withdrawn from the France national team squad. This diagnosis has been officially confirmed.
According to Tuttosport, he is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks. He should miss the matches against Venezia and Omonia, while the game against Como on November 29 is being targeted for his return. Juventus have not announced an official return date, so this remains a media estimate.
Yildiz Counts Down: December Offers Hope for Juventus
Kenan Yildiz – Fracture at the Base of the Fifth Metatarsal in His Left Foot
Juventus’ number 10 underwent surgery on August 31. The club confirmed that the osteosynthesis procedure, involving the surgical stabilization of the fracture, was successful, after which rehabilitation began.
Yildiz has now personally identified December as his expected return month.
According to Tuttosport, the next step will involve individual on-field training, with the workload gradually increasing. A return to full team training has not yet been confirmed.
The match against Monza on December 14 remains a possible target. There is hope that he could return even earlier, against Udinese on December 6 or Hapoel on December 10, but none of these fixtures has been confirmed as his official comeback date.
Thuram Not Expected Until the New Year: His Knee Requires Patience
Khéphren Thuram – Cartilage Problem Around the Right Kneecap
The French midfielder underwent chondroplasty on September 3 due to patellar chondropathy in his right knee. In simpler terms, this is cartilage damage around the kneecap that required surgical treatment. Juventus confirmed that the procedure was successfully performed in Lyon.
According to Sportmediaset’s latest assessment, his return to team training is expected in January 2027. However, this does not automatically mean he will be ready to play matches. He will first need to complete the final stage of rehabilitation and regain his match fitness.
Locatelli Faces a Longer Road: Return Expected Towards the End of Winter
Manuel Locatelli – Right Knee Lateral Meniscus Injury
The Juventus captain suffered a right knee sprain during the match against Milan, after which he underwent surgery on September 8. Juventus confirmed that a lateral meniscus repair was performed and that the operation was successful. Earlier estimates suggested a recovery period of five to six months, meaning a possible return in February or March 2027. No precise comeback date has been established yet.
Grabara Faces the Longest Layoff: His Season Is Seriously at Risk
Kamil Grabara – Right Knee ACL Injury
The goalkeeper sustained the injury during training on September 19. Medical examinations revealed a lesion of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, which Juventus officially confirmed. His return is still a long way off. Sky Sport describes the season as practically over for the Polish goalkeeper, although no official return date has been announced.
Çelik, McKennie and Ekhator Already Back Available
They should no longer be included among Juventus’ currently unavailable players. Çelik, McKennie and Ekhator were all included in the official squad for the Fiorentina match.
Therefore, after the international break, Spalletti will primarily be waiting for Cambiaso, Conceição and Nico González, while the recovery of the remaining injured players will require more time.
