Official: Juventus star Yildiz gets two-game ban | OneFootball

Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz has been given a two-match ban and was fined €10,000 by the Serie A Sports Judge after receiving a straight red card against Monza on Sunday.

Juventus talent Yildiz will miss Juventus’ upcoming matches against Bologna and Lazio, having received a two-match ban from the Serie A Sports Judge.

The Turkish talent had been sent off for violent conduct in a Serie A match against Monza on Sunday.

Yildiz unnecessarily elbowed his opponent, Alessandro Bianco, with the ball far away and was given his marching orders after a pitchside VAR review.

Official: Juventus star Yildiz gets two-game ban after straight red card

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Lecce and Juventus at Stadio Via del Mare on December 01, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

The 19-year-old apologised to Juventus fans while leaving the pitch on Sunday, but also on social media the following day.

Yildiz’s suspension for the next two games is a big blow for Juventus, given that the Bianconeri will face two of their main rivals for a Champions League spot, Bologna and Lazio.

Juventus currently sit fourth in the Serie A table, with a one-point lead over Bologna and two points more than Lazio.

The striker was also fined €10,000 by the Sports Judge, and it remains to be seen if Juventus will take the same decision.

Daniele Ghilardi (Verona) and Alberto Grassi (Empoli) were also sent off in the latest Serie A round, but only received a one-match ban.

The likes of Andrea Carboni, Diego Coppola, Kingsley Ehizibue, Liam Henderson, Valentino Lazaro, Martin Payero and Luca Ranieri will serve a one-match ban in the next round after receiving their fifth yellow card this season.