Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz says he expects to return to action in December after missing the past three months with a fractured metatarsal.
The Turkiye international has played only once this season, appearing against Frosinone on August 23 before undergoing surgery on his left foot later that month.
Yildiz was a key part of Juventus’ attack during a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign. He scored 10 goals and provided six assists in Serie A, although Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification on the final matchday.
The 20-year-old was one of only four players born in 2005 or later to record at least 15 goal involvements in one of Europe’s top five leagues last season. He finished with 16, behind Lamine Yamal’s 27 and Yan Diomande’s 20 but ahead of Said El Mala’s 17.
Speaking at an awards ceremony in Bologna on Monday, Yildiz was asked when he expected to be able to play again.
“In December,” he said.
“I feel good and I hope to be playing again soon. I miss Juventus so much. I miss the feeling of playing football.”
Yildiz’s absence has coincided with a difficult start to Juventus’ first full season under Luciano Spalletti. The club are seventh in Serie A with 18 points from 11 matches after Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fiorentina.
Juventus still have three fixtures to play before the end of November. They face Venezia and Como in Serie A and will also meet Cypriot side Omonoia in the Europa League.
Their first match in December will be a Coppa Italia last-16 tie against struggling Sassuolo on December 3. Udinese then travel to the Allianz Stadium for a Serie A fixture three days later.
