Kenan Yildiz struggles in first major test with Juventus

In his first significant outing wearing the iconic number 10 jersey for Juventus, Kenan Yildiz failed to make an impact during the match against Roma, led by Daniele De Rossi.

The 19-year-old Turkish midfielder, who had shown promise in previous appearances, delivered an underwhelming performance, leaving many fans and pundits disappointed.

Yildiz, a rising star born in 2005, was expected to shine in this critical fixture, but instead, he ended up being labeled the worst player on the field by several sports outlets.

According to SofaScore statistics, Yildiz’s performance lacked the spark needed in such a high-stakes game.

Kenan Yildiz’s Performance Breakdown:

• Minutes Played: 90′
• Goals: 0
• Assists: 0
• Expected Goals (xG): 0.10
• Touches: 40
• Pass Accuracy: 90.5%
• Crosses (successful): 5 (3)
• Dribbles Attempted (successful): 1 (0)
• Possessions Lost: 9

Despite playing the full 90 minutes, Yildiz struggled to influence the game, with only 40 touches and a single unsuccessful dribble attempt.

His pass accuracy of 90.5% was commendable, but he failed to contribute meaningfully to the attack, as reflected in his expected goals (xG) of just 0.10.

Fans and critics have voiced mixed opinions about Yildiz’s performance. While some believe that wearing the number 10 jersey comes with significant pressure and expectations, others argue that it’s essential to give the young talent more time to adapt and grow into his role

. “He’s still just 19 years old,” one fan commented, emphasizing the need for patience as Yildiz continues to develop.

As Juventus navigates this period of transition under new management, it remains to be seen how Yildiz will respond to this early setback.

For now, supporters hope to see the youngster bounce back and fulfill the potential that earned him the coveted jersey.