KENAN YILDIZ NEWS

Scores against Napoli Yildiz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Yildiz found the target for the second match in a row, wrong-footing the opposing goalie with a surgical strike from an angled position. He's up to five goals in Serie A play. He has fired at least one shot in five straight matches, totaling 13 (nine accurate) and logging 10 key passes and six corners over that span, scoring thrice and providing one assist. He has had at least one cross in every seasonal display.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • goal

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Carries Juventus versus Cagliari Yildiz scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target), three crosses (two accurate) and two key passes in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Yildiz had a very clinical display, bagging his lone two efforts with tidy finishes from mid-range. He hadn't hit the net in four fixtures but assisted midweek. He's up to four goals in Serie A play. He has taken at least a shot in the last four matches, totaling 11 (eight on target) and adding eight chances created and six corners. He has launched at least one cross in every seasonal appearance, averaging 3.6 per match.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist against Bodo/Glimt Yildiz assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Glimt.

Impact Yildiz was initially spared but wreaked havoc off the bench, leading the charge as Juventus staged a comeback and, while he was credited with just one assist, he was instrumental in all three goals, bending the defense with his runs and take-ons. He's up to five helpers in the season but hadn't had one since mid-September. He has posted at least one scoring chance in his last six displays, totaling 11 and logging one goal, 17 shots (nine on target) and 19 crosses (three accurate) over that span.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus in no rush to extend Yildiz's contract Kenan Yildiz has been Juventus' standout performer this season, but the Italian giants are in no rush to offer the youngster fresh terms.

NOVEMBER 19 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Heats up late against Torino Yildiz created four scoring chances and registered four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Yildiz had a quiet first half an hour but then led the charge as Juventus laid siege late, pacing his team in attempts and key passes, but with no end product. He matched his season high in chances created and has put up at least one in his last four showings, totaling eight and adding 12 shots (five on target) and 10 corners, scoring once. He has delivered at least one cross in every fixture, racking up 55 (13 accurate).

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Sporting CP game Yildiz (knee) created two scoring chances and registered seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Sporting CP.

Impact Yildiz looked fine in his return, played almost the whole game and paced his side in deliveries, although he didn't have great touch. He tallied a new season high in crosses and has had at least one in every game this season. Instead, this marked the first game he failed to take a shot. He has created one or more chances in three consecutive appearances, amassing four and adding eight attempts (three on target), 11 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners, with one goal.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Yildiz (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Sporting.

Impact Yildiz is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash. The forward overcame a knee issue that sidelined him in Serie A to return to the starting XI. He's been the center of everything in the attack and should immediately take a huge role in the starting XI now that he's fit again.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Sporting CP game Yildiz (knee) "is available to play Tuesday," coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Yildiz will make a quick return as he was basically rested following a midweek round. He could replace Lois Openda or Weston McKennie in the XI right away. He has scored once and added 14 shots (four on target), three chances created and 14 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances (four starts).

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Cremonese match Yildiz hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Cremonese due to knee soreness, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Yildiz had been dealing with the injury for a couple of weeks and will be spared in this one, but he could make a quick return versus Sporting CP on Wednesday. Teun Koopmeiners, Vasilije Adzic and Lois Openda are candidates to take his spot, while Francisco Conceicao is expected to return to the XI after resting midweek.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus appoint former Italy boss Luciano Spalletti after Igor Tudor sacking as Serie A winner signs eight-month contract with major clause

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OCTOBER 30 • goal

Late penalty ends scoring drought Yildiz scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Yildiz posed a consistent attacking threat, recording a season-high seven shots and maintaining his streak of at least one shot in every appearance this season.The forward ended a seven-game goal drought in all competitions for the club with a late penalty in stoppage time.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus responds to Tudor's firing by ending 8-match winless streak, Roma rejoins Napoli on top

Juventus beat visiting Udinese 3-1 in Serie A to end an eight-match winless streak that had stretched back to mid-September and resulted in Igor Tudor's firing

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Comes off the bench versus Lazio Yildiz recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one key pass and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Yildiz was deployed as a sub for the first time in the season, as he's reportedly managing a minor knee problem, and didn't do much to lift the offense in the second half. Despite the reduced playing time, he posted at least one shot and one cross, as he's done all season long. He has notched 10 attempts (two on target) and 15 deliveries (two accurate) in the last five fixtures, adding three chances created and 10 corners over that span. His last goal and assist dates back to mid-September.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian against Como Yildiz created one scoring chance and registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Yildiz had some nice plays in the first half but progressively faded as the game progressed. He kept alive his streak of displays with at least one shot and two crosses, which started in the opener. On the other hand, he hasn't made the stat sheet in five games after a hot start, posting 12 attempts (one on target), eight key passes, 24 deliveries (four accurate) and 13 corners over that span.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea and Barcelona Lock in Tug-of-War for Prized Juventus Talent Juventus' squad know that one of their most important figures in recent matches and seasons has been Kenan Yildiz.

OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Lively in Atalanta game Yildiz created three chances and generated four shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Yildiz turned in his usual busy stat line on offense, even though he wasn't on point with his shots and wasn't involved in the lone goal. He has registered three or more key passes, totaling 20, and multiple crosses, launching 26 (eight accurate) in every match so far, adding 15 shots (seven on target) and 14 corners. He has scored twice and assisted four times.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses against Verona Yildiz created three scoring chances and registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Yildiz couldn't make the stat sheet as he has done in most maches so far but was still very active and paced his side in two offensive categories. He has logged three or more key passes and at least two crosses in the first five bouts, amassing 14 and 16 (six accurate) respectively. He has scored once and assisted thrice.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Involved in two of four goals Yildiz scored a goal and had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Yildiz scored in the 63rd minute before setting up Dusan Vlahovic in the 67th to play a role in Juve's first two goals in the match. The attacker also led Juve in shots and chances created as he has six goal involvements over a combined four matches in Serie A and the Champions league to begin the new campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE