Juventus assess Ekhator injury as Lichtsteiner backs Spalletti
Ex-Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner says Luciano Spalletti will return Juventus to the Champions League, urges rebuilding leadership, and backs Andrea Pirlo for the Italy job.
Leeds pursue Oumar Solet after signing Tarik Muharemovic, with a boost in their chase ahead of Inter and Juventus. No Juventus move confirmed.
Summer signing Jeff Ekhator was forced off after 29 minutes of Juventus’ friendly against Basel, clutching knee and thigh. Tests will assess severity as Spalletti evaluates attacking options.
Juventus consider Richarlison for €25m as Spurs and Roberto De Zerbi are open to a sale. His €3m net wages fit, but Fenerbahce and others show interest. Juve also assess Kolo Muani and Mateo Pellegrino.
Gazzetta warns Europa League could hinder Juventus and Milan: lower revenues, Thursday-Sunday strain, historic league drop-offs. A deep, rotated squad is needed to chase the Scudetto while competing.
