According to reports from Tuttosport, the mood at the Juventus summer training camp in Continassa has turned tense following the return of French midfielder Khéphren Thuram. During the routine physical examinations at J-Medical, observers and fans immediately noticed a heavy bandage on Thuram's right knee. The midfielder is reportedly dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, an issue that had already surfaced toward the end of last season and prompted his early return to Turin on Thursday to begin therapy immediately.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Based on medical updates from the club, the French international is currently training separately in the gym, focusing on localized treatments such as ice and specific wraps. Our editorial team's observation indicates that Juventus has no intention of rushing his recovery, and Thuram has already been ruled out of the club's upcoming pre-season friendly against Basilea. If conservative treatments do not yield the desired results, the medical staff might consider therapeutic infiltrations to manage the pain and inflammation.
This injury concern comes at a delicate time for Juventus, as Thuram remains one of the primary candidates earmarked for a summer sale. From editorial monitoring of the club's financial situation, Juventus is under pressure to generate capital to offset the financial losses of missing out on Champions League qualification. The sporting directors, Carnevali and Massara, view Thuram as a highly marketable asset who could command a significant fee to fund incoming targets.
According to market experts, if Thuram's physical condition complicates a potential transfer, the club's midfield strategy could be severely disrupted. Juventus has been eyeing free-agent market opportunities such as Franck Kessie and Leon Goretzka, but these operations are contingent on raising funds through major player sales. For now, manager Luciano Spalletti will have to structure his tactical preparations with a severely depleted squad, relying heavily on Andrea Cambiaso and Lloyd Kelly while waiting for Kenan Yildiz to recover from his own patellar tendinopathy.