Juventus team news: Updates on Yildiz & Kelly ahead of Sporting Champions League clash | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti wasted no time after Juventus’ 1-0 win away to Cremonese, heading straight back to work as preparations begin for his Champions League debut on the Bianconeri bench.

The new coach knows there can be no false steps in Europe, with Juventus needing all three points to stay in contention for the top eight of the League Phase. The latest Juventus team news indicates a promising potential return to action for Turkish star Kenan Yildiz.

CREMONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus FC reacts before the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Juventus FC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on November 01, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)

Juventus team news: Yildiz & Kelly latest

Two players are at the centre of attention ahead of the clash with Sporting Lisbon: Kenan Yildiz and Lloyd Kelly, both absent from the Cremona trip.

Yildiz missed out due to a recurring problem with his left knee, but there are no major concerns. The Turkish forward has returned to full training and is expected to feature midweek, ready for another European night under Spalletti.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Lloyd Kelly of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during 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)

Kelly’s situation is less certain.

The latest Juventus team news for the English defender confirms he remained in Turin for a personalised training plan and continues to be monitored. His presence against Sporting is unlikely, with a final decision to depend on his own fitness feedback in the coming days.