Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Parma on Saturday despite being without star player Kenan Yildiz, who will undergo surgery on a broken metatarsal and miss two to three months. The hosts struggled to create meaningful chances in the first half against a well-organized visiting defense, prompting manager Luciano Spalletti to make tactical adjustments at the break.
The turning point came in the 57th minute when Spalletti introduced Nico González as a substitute. The Argentine winger immediately transformed the match, forcing a spectacular save from Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi before scoring in the 59th minute. González’s powerful long-range effort struck the post, with the rebound taking a deflection off defender Mariano Troilo before finding the back of the net, giving Juventus the breakthrough they needed.
Juventus secured the result with a second goal in the 88th minute when Teun Koopmeiners, who had entered the field moments earlier following an injury to Andrea Cambiaso, finished a swift counterattack with precision. The midfielder’s clinical finish capped an improved second-half display that showcased Juventus’s dominance in possession and attacking threat against a Parma side that struggled to mount a sustained response.
The victory marked Juventus’s second consecutive win to start the 2026-27 Serie A season, though the team faced an injury-depleted squad. Beyond Yildiz, Juventus was also without Weston McKennie and Khéphren Thuram, while making debuts for new defensive signing Jhon Lucumí and midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic. Next week brings a more demanding challenge as the Bianconeri prepare to face AC Milan.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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