Kenan Yildiz - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Subs in late in Bologna contest Yildiz (knee) recorded six passes and no other stats in 18 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Yildiz was inserted late because of a lingering knee ailment and helped manage the lead, but Juventus had stopped pushing at that point. He didn't create a chance for the first time in 12 fixtures. He has scored and assisted once and logged nine attempts (five on target) and 13 crosses (four accurate) in the last five rounds.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picked for bench Yildiz (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Yildiz was limited to training on the side this week but has returned to action to face Bologna, with the attacker available from the bench. That said, the usual starter is still limited, obviously not fit enough for a full 90. The good news is he has avoided an absence, likely to return to a starting role after taking the day easy, notching 10 goals and six assists in 31 appearances (30 starts) this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Managing knee ailment Yildiz has trained on the side for most of the week due to a patellar tendon inflammation, but is set to be available versus Bologna on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Yildiz underwent treatment and was handled carefully for a few days in a row, but rejoined his teammates in training on the eve of the game and will be part of the squad. It remains to be seen whether he'll start as usual or if the coach will be careful and bring him off the bench. Jonathan David would take his place in that event, with Jereme Boga moving to the wing. He has created at least one chance in 11 straight fixtures, totaling 34 key passes, scoring and assisting twice and adding 33 shots (13 on target) and 34 crosses (13 accurate) over that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Atalanta contest Yildiz drew one foul and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Yildiz was bottled up from the beginning, didn't look 100 percent and subbed off a lot sooner than usual. He snapped his lengthy streak of games with at least one shot in this one. Instead, he pushed his string of appearances with one or more key passes to 11, amassing 34 chances created and posting two goals, two assists and 34 crosses (13 accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Contained by Genoa defense Yildiz recorded two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Yildiz was a big part of the offense as usual, but logged smaller numbers than usual and didn't make the stat sheet after scoring and assisting twice in the previous three matches. He has notched at least one shot in the last 11 fixtures, accumulating 34 attempts (13 on target), and one or more key passes in the past 10, piling up 34 chances created (13 accurate). Furthermore, this marked his third straight appearance with multiple crosses, for a total of 13 (four accurate).

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Scores opener Yildiz scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Yildiz delivered a decisive performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo, opening the scoring in the first half with a well taken finish after a Francisco Conceicao assist to give his side the lead, while adding two key passes and seven crosses, including two corners. The Turkish continues to grow in importance within the attack, showcasing his quality and consistency as a key offensive outlet, having recorded at least two key passes in each of his last seven matches, along with two goals and two assists during that span.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan turns jeers into cheers vs Torino and cuts Inter's Serie A lead to 6 points

AC Milan changed gears in the second half and stormed to a 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Sets up teammate versus Udinese Yildiz assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Yildiz ran amok for the second game in a row, leading his team in key passes and matching his season high, and perfectly teed up Jeremie Boga after escaping down the left wing, notching his second assist in a row and his ninth in the campaign. He has created at least one chance in eight straight fixtures, accumulating 28 key passes and adding one goal nd 10 corners during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his ninth appearance in a row with one or more shots, for a total of 29 (nine on target), and he maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one cross.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Registers goal, assist Yildiz scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and five chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Pisa.

Impact Yildiz delivered a standout performance against Pisa on Saturday, first assisting Andrea Cambiasso for the opener with a cross before scoring himself with a powerful strike after beating his defender with a sharp move, ending his run of eight straight matches without a goal contribution. He added five key passes and two tackles in the match. The forward remains a constant threat, recording 14 shots, 12 key passes and 10 crosses across his last four appearances in all competitions.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Como wins third straight in Serie A after road victory at Cagliari

Como has won 2-1 at Cagliari thanks to a screamer by midfielder Lucas de Cunha to stay in fifth place of Serie A

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Fires six shots against Galatasaray Yildiz created three scoring chances and registered six shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Galatasaray.

Impact Yildiz was more active and menacing than in the previous three fixtures but wasn't part of any of the three goals. He hasn't put his name in the stat sheet in seven bouts. He has taken at least one shot in six straight showings, amassing 19 attempts (seven on target), adding 15 key passes and 10 corners in that stretch. Moreover, he maintained his season-long streak of appearances with at least one cross and is averaging 3.7 per contest (0.85 accurate).

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance, PSG and Atalanta also through

Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Inter Milan vs. Juventus: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Lautaro Martinez and Kenan Yildiz will go head-to-head in a match between a pair of the top scorers in Serie A when Inter Milan hosts Juvent...

FEBRUARY 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Juventus ties down star player Kenan Yildiz until 2030

Juventus says Turkey midfielder Kenan Yildiz has extended his contract with the club through June 2030

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Renews contract with Juventus Yildiz has officially extended his deal with Juventus until 2030.

Impact Yildiz already had a few years left on his contract but was rewarded for his growth in the last couple of seasons with a nice pay rise, cementing his status as the star of the team. He's up to nine goals and seven assists in 30 appearances so far. He's expected to play at least a portion of the game versus Lazio after tending to a thigh ailment throughout the week.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Coppa Italia game Yildiz (thigh) was available but didn't play in Wednesday's cup contest against Atalanta.

Impact Yildiz partially trained with the group on the eve of the game and made the squad list but wasn't fielded. He'll have better chances of featuring versus Lazio on Sunday, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be fit enough to start. Cambiaso manned the wing in a more defensive-minded look in this one, while Jeremie Boga came off the bench in the same position.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing minor thigh injury Yildiz didn't need tests as his problem is mild and is day-to-day with an overloaded left adductor, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Yildiz is currently expected to miss a midweek Coppa Italia tilt and is doubtful for the Lazio clash, but he'll be re-evaluated closer to Sunday's game. Fabio Miretti, Filip Kostic or Jeremie Boga would take his place if needed.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Parma Yildiz registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Sunday's win over Parma before asking to come out, La Gazzetta dello Sport rela...

Impact Yildiz had a subdued first half by his standards and experienced some discomfort before the interval, eventually subbing off. The early reports suggest the move was mostly precautionary. He'll be assessed after the game. Juventus will play their next game against Lazio next Sunday. Fabio Miretti, Filip Kostic and Jeremie Boga would be candidates to replace him if need be.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Yildiz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Yildiz started Sunday's clash against Napoli in a lively manner, as he saw an earlier effort cleared off the line before finding the back of the net in the 77th minute by timing his movement onto Fabio Miretti's through ball and finishing calmly past Alex Meret. He stayed direct throughout the game, repeatedly driving at Napoli's right side and forcing defenders to retreat. This goal was his eighth in 21 appearances with Juventus in the Serie A this season, marking a new career high with the Old Lady.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David finding his form at Juventus with home World Cup in Canada approaching

Jonathan David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat defending champion Napoli 3-0 in Serie A

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Juventus vs. SSC Napoli: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two of Serie A's top goal-scorers will be on display when Kenan Yildiz's Juventus hosts Rasmus Hojlund's SSC Napoli on Sunday. Yildiz is fif...

JANUARY 24 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sends in six crosses against Benfica Yildiz recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Benfica.

Impact Yildiz was engulfed by opposing defenders for the most part, but still had a serviceable output, leading his team in deliveries, although he didn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He has put up multiple shots in 12 straight meetings, amassing 41 (20 on target) and recording five goals, three asssists and 22 chances created over that span.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Busy as usual in Cagliari bout Yildiz created two scoring chances and had four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Yildiz was the main driving force of the Juventus offense, leading it in deliveries, but his finishes weren't great, and Elia Caprile denied his best one. He has fired multiple shots in five consecutive contests, totaling 24 (11 on target), scoring twice and adding seven key passes, 28 crosses (five on target) and 16 corners over that span.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Spalletti keen to find backup for Yildiz amid Chiesa links Kenan Yildiz has been a key player for Juventus this season, and head coach Luciano Spalletti wants to protect the 20-year-old.

JANUARY 16 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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