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Juventus has received a significant boost as Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram return to group training ahead of their match against Bologna. Both players had been sidelined due to injuries but are now fit to participate.
Juventus team news: Double boost for Bianconeri as Yildiz & Thuram return to group training
Juventus have received a timely double fitness boost ahead of their crucial Serie A clash with Bologna, with both Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram returning to full group training at the Continassa.
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Yildiz had been managing a knee inflammation that had hampered him in recent weeks, culminating in an underwhelming performance against Atalanta that saw Luciano Spalletti withdraw him from the action.
The Turkish forward had been working separately from the main group for several days as the club managed his condition carefully, but his return to collective training is an encouraging sign that the worst is behind him, according to the latest reports from Tuttosport.
The timing could not be more significant.
Kenan Yildiz was dealing with knee inflammation, while Khephren Thuram's specific injury details are not mentioned.
Juventus' next match is a crucial Serie A clash against Bologna.
Yildiz had an underwhelming performance against Atalanta, which led to him being withdrawn from the match.
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NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Khephren Thuram of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Juventus face Bologna in a fixture that carries enormous implications for the Champions League race, particularly following Como’s defeat and the direct clash between Roma and Atalanta that will further shuffled the standings.
Three points against the Rossoblù could prove decisive in securing a top-four finish with just a handful of games remaining.
Thuram’s return to group training alongside Yildiz adds further optimism to the mood at the Continassa, with Spalletti now having greater options available as the season reaches its most critical phase.
Neither player’s involvement against Bologna has been officially confirmed, but the fact that both are back training with their teammates puts them firmly in contention.
After a period of careful management, Juventus are hopeful of having two of their most important attacking players available for one of the most important matches of their season.