Yildiz targets December return as Juventus plan comeback date

Yildiz targets December return as Juventus plan comeback date Kenan Yildiz is getting close to a return from injury, and Juventus are targeting next month’s game against Monza for his comeback. According to Tuttosport , the 21-year-old will soon resume individual training at the Continassa. He’ll then gradually increase his workload, but he won’t be ready straight after the international break. Juventus have been without their No 10 since August , a big blow that Luciano Spalletti has never used as an excuse. The player himself said he’ll be back “in December” while collecting the Bulgarelli Number 8 award in Bologna on Monday. PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus controls the ball against Tommaso Cassandro of Palermo FC during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) When will Yildiz return for Juventus? The most realistic date is Monday 14 December, when Monza visit the Allianz Stadium. Juve are hoping he could make the squad sooner, either for the home game against Udinese on 6 December or the Europa League trip to face Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Bucharest four days later. “I feel good and I hope to be playing again soon,” Yildiz said. “I miss Juventus so much. I miss the feeling of playing football.” PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus makes a run during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) Fabio Capello, who presented the award, also had high praise for him, calling Yildiz “the Lamine Yamal of Italy”.