Juventus stay hopeful Khephren Thuram shall be match to face Sporting Lisbon tonight, regardless of Tuttosport elevating considerations over a possible recurrence of his calf harm.
The French midfielder had missed the latest win over Udinese with an issue in his left calf however returned to begin in opposition to Cremonese, lasting 79 minutes earlier than being substituted.
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Khéphren Thuram greets the group throughout a warm-up session previous to kick-off within the Serie A match at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Pictures)
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, Thuram skilled renewed discomfort and risked dropping his place within the beginning XI on the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus touch-and-go with Thuram health forward of Sporting conflict
If the Frenchman had been unavailable, Luciano Spalletti was reportedly ready to drop Weston McKennie right into a central midfield position, with winger Francisco Conceição taking his spot on the correct.
Nonetheless, later downplayed the fears, reporting that Thuram must be out there for choice. A closing choice shall be taken near kick-off.
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Khéphren Thuram reacts with disappointment through the Serie A match at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Pictures)
Spalletti will make his Champions League debut with the Bianconeri on the Juventus bench tonight after as head coach final week.