Yildiz’s Form in Question as Juventus Prepares for Inter Clash

As Juventus gears up for their crucial match against Inter, all eyes are on Kenan Yildiz, the young Turkish star who finds himself in a challenging period. Despite being one of Thiago Motta’s most relied-upon players this season, with over 2,400 minutes of play across 35 matches, Yildiz has not found the back of the net since January 11th in the Turin derby.

The upcoming Inter game presents an opportunity for redemption, reminiscent of the reverse fixture where Yildiz came off the bench to score a brace, salvaging a 4-4 draw for Juventus. This performance, along with his showing against Manchester City, stands as the pinnacle of his season thus far.

While Yildiz has contributed six goals and five assists this campaign, there’s a growing expectation for more significant impact from Juventus’ number 10. Turkish national team coach Vincenzo Montella acknowledges Yildiz’s positive season but emphasizes the need for improvement, particularly in goal-scoring efficiency and assertiveness in the final third.

Montella praises Yildiz’s versatility and talent but challenges him to score more, including “dirty goals,” to elevate his game. As Juventus faces Inter, the question remains whether Yildiz can recapture the magic of his San Siro performance and silence the doubters.