Juventus fear Thuram may need surgery; Kessié reportedly turned down
Juventus face a potential double blow with Khephren Thuram reportedly at risk of going under the knife to resolve a persistent issue, which could rule the French midfielder out for an extended period. Separately, Franck Kessié is said to have turned down the opportunity to join Juventus, complicating their midfield reinforcement plans. The combination leaves Juventus short on options in the middle of the park heading into a crucial stretch of the season.
Read the full story at football-italia.netLosing Thuram to surgery would strip Juventus of one of their most dynamic central midfielders, disrupting Artemio Vecchi's preferred shape at a delicate point in the campaign. With Kessié also reportedly unwilling to come in, the club's pursuit of midfield depth has stalled, meaning internal solutions or alternative targets will need to be found quickly. For Juventus supporters, the real concern is the cumulative effect on squad availability rather than either issue in isolation.
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