Juventus players have returned to training, with those who featured at the World Cup set to gradually rejoin the squad in the coming weeks. The first players expected back are those whose national teams were eliminated during the group stage of the competition.
Kenan Yildiz and Zeki Celik will return to training today, according to Tuttomercatoweb, after Turkiye were surprisingly eliminated during the group stage despite having several important players in their squad. Their return will provide Juventus with further options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Yildiz Returns to Juventus Preparations
Yildiz gave his best effort during the World Cup, but it was not enough to help Turkiye progress further. The attacker was also dealing with an injury before the start of the tournament, leaving Juventus uncertain about whether he would be ready to immediately train with the rest of the squad.
The Bianconeri consider Yildiz one of their most important players and are pleased to have him back as they begin preparations under Luciano Spalletti. The club will carefully manage his condition during pre-season to ensure he is fully prepared for the campaign ahead.
Yildiz remains a central figure in the Juventus project, and the club are determined to help him continue developing. They will take a cautious approach with his recovery while preparing him to contribute effectively throughout the upcoming season.
Celik Begins New Chapter at Juventus
Celik has only recently joined Juventus as a free agent after leaving AS Roma. The defender departed the club after his previous contract expired, with Roma unable to keep him in their squad.
The defender had already been with Juventus before their match against Basel, but he will officially resume training today because he also represented Turkiye at the World Cup this summer.
His return gives Juventus another opportunity to integrate a new signing into their plans before the season begins. The club will hope both Celik and Yildiz can make positive contributions as they continue building their squad.
With more World Cup players expected to return in the coming weeks, Juventus will gradually have their full group available. The focus will now be on preparing the squad and ensuring their players are ready for the challenges ahead.