LLOYD KELLY NEWS

Shows well against Fiorentina Kelly (thigh) had seven clearances, two tackles (one won) and one block in 90 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Kelly returned to the starting lineup, substituting for Federico Gatti instead of Teun Koopmeiners, and did a nice job on Moise Kean in particular. He matched his season high in clerances and has had at least two in every fixture, piling up 57 in 13 appearances, during which he has contributed to three clean sheets. He has had a tackle in five consecutive displays, totaling six (two won), adding six blocks and one inaccurate cross.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to face Fiorentina Kelly (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Kelly has made his return as expetced Saturday, with the defender not just on the team sheet but also finding the starting XI immediately. He has yet to miss a start when fit this campaign and should remain in this role moving forward, starting in all 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option versus Fiorentina Kelly (thigh/back) has overcome his physical problems and was a full-go in training Wednesday, Mediaset reported.

Impact Kelly sat out the last three matches due to a couple of ailments. He played full minutes beforehand, but it remains to be seen whether he'll recapture a regular role since Teun Koopmeiners has been serviceable as a defender, and the coach might change the scheme. He has posted one tackle in his last four showings (two won), adding five blocks and one cross (zero accurate), with no clean sheets. He has tallied multiple clearances in every display, piling up 50 in 12 matches.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Torino Kelly (thigh/back) won't return in Saturday's game versus Torino, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kelly underwent some tests to assess the severity of a thigh issue after missing the previous two matches because of back soreness and, while he's not dealing with anything too serious, he hasn't trained enough to be an option. He's expected to make a full recovery during the break. Teun Koopmeiners will likely start again as a defender in this one.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out midweek Kelly (back) hasn't been selected for Tuesday's match versus Sporting CP.

Impact Kelly will miss another one as expected, as he's tending to a couple of minor physical problems. He has an outside chance of returning Saturday versus Torino. Two among Teun Koopmeiners, Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani will join Pierre Kalulu in the back in this one.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Sporting CP tilt Kelly (back) trained on the side Monday, Goal reported.

Impact Kelly is also dealing with some muscular discomfort in addition to back soreness and is likely to miss his second consecutive game midweek. Teun Koopmeiners could make another start in the backline after adapting to the position in the most recent fixture.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Cremonese Kelly will sit out Saturday's match versus Cremonese due to back stiffness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kelly had played every minute of every game before picking up an ailment. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game versus Sporting CP. Daniele Rugani should resume starting, unless the new coach opts for a different scheme and an aggressive lineup.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic's near-perfect start to Serie A hits a snag with penalty miss in AC Milan's draw at Juventus

A missed penalty kick by Christian Pulisic proved costly as AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Juventus in Serie A to end a five-match winning streak for the revamped Rossoneri

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Another goal contribution in UCL Kelly assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Kelly recorded a goal contribution and reached 50 completed passes in a second consecutive UCL appearance. He also set a season high with four tackles and tied his season high with two tackles won. Additionally, this was the fourth time in seven appearances this year that he accounted for at least five clearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan coach Allegri faces former club Juventus in Turin return

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is set to return to Turin on Sunday when Milan visits Juventus

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Rome derby to start earlier amid violence concerns; San Siro sale moving along

Roma is unexpectedly struggling to score under attack-minded coach Gian Piero Gasperini

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Nets late equalizer Kelly scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), creating a chance and making seven clearances during Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Kelly found the back of the net in the 96th minute to level the score for Juventus while leading the team with seven clearances. The goal was the first in the Champions League for Kelly who made two appearances last season in the competition.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Inter clash Kelly scored one goal to go with five clearances, two tackles (one won) and one interception in Saturday's 4-3 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Kelly bagged the first goal of the game with a tidy volley from the middle of the box on the action following a set piece and was okay in the back, but his side gave up three goals. He won't face much competition if Pierre Kalulu continues playing on the flank. He has contributed to two clean sheets in three matches, tallying six tackles, two interceptions and 10 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Both Thuram brothers score but only one celebrates as Juventus beats Inter 4-3

The Thuram brothers scored for opposing teams on Saturday in a thrilling Derby d’Italia

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Solid against Parma Kelly recorded two shots (zero on goal), two clearances, one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Parma.

Impact Kelly had an ordinary performance to help his team shut down the opponents. He wasn't as busy as other Juventus defenders and had more liberty to attack. He might eventually cede minutes to Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti, who also started in this one, but he's the only left-footed defender in the squad.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd Kelly on the move again?! Ex-Newcastle defender could be set for Premier League return after just six months as Juventus consider Arsenal man as replacement | Goal.com US Juventus plan to offload Lloyd Kelly only six months after his arrival following a poor spell with multiple English clubs keen on the defend...

AUGUST 5 • GOAL.COM

Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus' 4-1 win in Club World Cup

Kenan Yildiz scored two goals in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Wydad in the Club World Cup

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Joins Juventus permanently Kelly will join Juventus on a permanent transfer after his loan spell, his former club announced.

Impact Kelly spent the season on loan with the Bianconeri, featuring in 14 games across all competitions and contributing to five clean sheets. He will join Juventus on a permanent move at the end of the month to continue developing under coach Igor Tudor.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs ten clearances versus Udinese Kelly (thigh) had three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and 10 clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Kelly turned in a nice shift in his return and helped shut down the opponents. He has contributed to two clean sheets in his past five outings, tallying 13 crosses (zero accurate), three tackles (two won) and two blocks. He has logged three or more clearances in his past five displays, piling up 38.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Udinese Kelly (thigh) has made Juventus' initial lineup to face Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Kelly has been rushed into the XI after sitting out the past two contests since Alberto Savona and Pierre Kalulu are suspended and Federico Gatti isn't healthy enough to start. He's joining Renato Veiga, Alberto Savona and Andrea Cambiaso in a four-man line, as the absences forced the coach to tweak the scheme.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Udinese Kelly (thigh) "has resumed training with us late in the week, and we'll see where he's at Sunday," coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Kelly is on track to return from a two-game absence and might start right away since Juventus are missing Nicolo Savona and Pierre Kalulu (suspensions) and Federico Gatti (lower leg) isn't 100 percent at the position. He has tallied 11 crosses (zero accurate), six tackles (five won), 28 clearances and three blocks in his last five showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Kelly has been diagnosed with a low-grade right hamstring strain, Juventus announced.

Impact Kelly will be re-evaluated in 10 days but will most likely be sidelined for a while longer and skip three or four fixtures. If Federico Gatti (fibula) doesn't return earlier, the coach will have to adapt a player to the backline or change the scheme since there are no other healthy defenders in the squad.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Standout defensive performer Kelly had one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Kelly made one tackle (one won) and led the clean sheet effort with six clearances Sunday as Juventus kept Cagliari at-bay in a 1-0 victory. Kelly has performed amiably since moving to Serie A on loan from Newcastle. Over his first four appearances (three starts) for Juventus, the defender has made 23 clearances and four blocks while contributing to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus signs Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly on loan

Juventus has signed Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly on loan until the end of the season

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Joining Juventus Kelly is joining Juventus on loan from Newcastle, with an obligation for the move to be made permanent.

Impact Kelly's time with Newcastle comes to an end as he joins Juventus. The defender is technically on loan, but there's an obligation for the move to be a permanent one. Kelly was a nice depth piece in his time with Newcastle, but never really took on a starting role.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE