Kenan Yıldız
TUR
Seen in full shape in training
Yildiz (calf) has been confirmed fully fit by coach Vincenzo Montella after being seen in excellent shape during Turkey's national team training session. "I saw Arda in great shape, just like Kenan."
Analysis: Yildiz had missed Juventus' derby against Torino with a mild calf injury, raising some concern over his availability for Turkey's World Cup opener, but the coach's positive assessment is a significant relief heading into the tournament. The young star ended the club season with 11 goals, nine assists, 122 shots and 94 chances created across 46 appearances for Juventus, and will head into the World Cup as one of the most exciting young attackers in the competition alongside compatriot Arda Guler in what promises to be a dangerous Turkish attacking lineup.
Puts up numbers versus Fiorentina
Yildiz created three scoring chances and registered four shots (two on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Yildiz was more productive than in his previous four displays, leading his team in deliveries, and produced the most threatening shot by his side, but he didn't break through. He last contributed ot a goal in late March. He has sent in at least one cross in four consecutive tilts, racking up 15 (five accurate) and adding five key passes, 10 corners and 10 tackles (eight won) during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his third game on the trot with multiple shots, for a total of eight (two on target).
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.
Analysis: 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.
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