Yildiz reveals instructions from Tudor for Villarreal-Juventus: ‘Freedom’ | OneFootball

Kenan Yildiz says that Juventus head coach Igor Tudor has told him to play with freedom as the Bianconeri prepare to take on Villarreal in the second round of Champions League league phase fixtures on Wednesday evening.

Juventus take on the Yellow Submarine in Spain at 20.00 BST on Wednesday evening, following their thrilling 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the first round of league phase fixtures.

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Yildiz on instructions from Tudor and playing with Jonathan David

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Yildiz keeps his place in the Juventus starting line-up, and will play alongside Teun Koopmeiners and Jonathan David in the Bianconeri attack.

Speaking to Amazon Prime ahead of kick-off, the Turkish talent revealed what Tudor has instructed him to do: “He’s given me the freedom to do what I want on the pitch.”

And, on the prospect of starting alongside David against Villarreal, Yildiz added: “I like to play with him, but I like playing with everyone.”

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at on August 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

And how have Juventus gone about their preparations for the Villarreal clash on Wednesday evening?

“We’ve prepared our game the same as always, we want to try and score goals.

“I’m feeling good and want to do well in this match.”