Kenan Yildiz [returned to training at Juventus yesterday](https://talkjuve.com/2026/07/20/celik-and-yildiz-to-resume-training-at-juventus-today/) after representing the Turkish national team at the World Cup, with the attacker immediately placed on a personalised training programme.
The forward did not take part in full training with the rest of the squad because he has only just returned for pre-season preparations and is not yet expected to be operating at his highest level ahead of the new campaign.
Yildiz had suffered an injury before the World Cup and did not start Turkey’s opening match. However, he featured in their following games, leaving some uncertainty over whether he was playing through discomfort or whether he had fully recovered.
Juventus Take Care With Yildiz Return
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Juventus do not want to take unnecessary risks with one of their most important players and will not rush him back onto the pitch before he is ready.
The club want Yildiz to reach full fitness and avoid a situation where he struggles physically throughout the season because of a rushed return. His condition will be monitored carefully as he continues his recovery and prepares for competitive action.
The attacker is regarded as one of the top players in the league, and his fitness could have a major impact on Juventus’ performances. According to [La Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/calcio/fantanews/20-07-2026/juventus-riecco-yildiz-alla-continassa-iniziera-con-un-lavoro-a-parte.shtml?refresh_ce), Yildiz will be gradually brought back into full training as the club looks to manage his return properly.
Yildiz Could Miss Upcoming Friendly
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The report also states that Yildiz is now very likely to miss Juventus’ next match against Standard Liège, which will be played in four days.
The attacker is unlikely to have reached the required fitness level in time to feature in that fixture, especially after only recently returning from international duty.
Missing the match would allow Juventus to continue managing his workload without putting unnecessary pressure on him. The club’s priority is ensuring that Yildiz is fully prepared for the new season and available for important fixtures.
Although his absence from the upcoming match would be a setback, Juventus will be focused on having their young star fit and ready for the challenges ahead.