Juventus hope Thuram fit despite conflicting reports before Sporting clash | OneFootball

Juventus remain hopeful Khephren Thuram will be fit to face Sporting Lisbon tonight, despite Tuttosport raising concerns over a potential recurrence of his calf injury.

The French midfielder had missed the recent win over Udinese with a problem in his left calf but returned to start against Cremonese, lasting 79 minutes before being substituted.

GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Khéphren Thuram greets the crowd during a warm-up session prior to kick-off in the Serie A match at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

According to Tuttosport, Thuram experienced renewed discomfort and risked losing his place in the starting XI at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus touch-and-go with Thuram fitness ahead of Sporting clash

If the Frenchman had been unavailable, Luciano Spalletti was reportedly prepared to drop Weston McKennie into a central midfield role, with winger Francisco Conceição taking his spot on the right.

However, Sky Sport Italia later downplayed the fears, reporting that Thuram should be available for selection. A final decision will be taken close to kick-off.

GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Khéphren Thuram reacts with disappointment during the Serie A match  at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Spalletti will make his Champions League debut with the Bianconeri on the Juventus bench tonight after replacing Igor Tudor as head coach last week.