Jeff Ekhator will feature in Juventus’ upcoming friendly against Basel as his future with the club remains uncertain, according to Tuttosport. The young forward is the only new face in Juventus’ attacking options currently, with several players either seeking moves away or facing uncertain futures following a disappointing season.
Ekhator’s arrival has generated significant interest from Juventus supporters eager for new talent, and his performance against Basel will be closely scrutinized as the club evaluates his potential. However, his long-term stay in Turin is reportedly contingent on the potential transfer of Jonathan David, with the two vying for the third spot in Juventus’ attacking lineup.
Juventus are aiming to secure two further attacking signings, and retaining Ekhator would likely depend on their inability to move for David. Manager Luciano Spalletti has been impressed with Ekhator’s early training sessions, but the club’s overall attacking strategy will dictate his role.
Meanwhile, Khephren Thuram will miss the match against Basel due to a femoral-rotulian syndrome in his right knee. The club is taking a cautious approach to his recovery, employing ice, compression, and potential infiltrations to avoid further cartilage damage. There is currently little optimism regarding his availability for the next friendly against Standard Liege. Juventus are keen to avoid a prolonged injury to Thuram, as he represents a potential asset they could sell to generate funds following their failure to qualify for the Champions League, potentially opening the door for a move for Franck Kessie.
