Juventus Midfield Injury Crisis Restricts UEFA Squad Overhaul
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti faces a complex squad registration challenge following long-term injuries to key midfielders Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, and Kenan Yildiz. Under UEFA regulations, clubs can temporarily replace any player sidelined for a minimum of 60 days on List A before matchday six of the league phase.
UEFA List A Constraints Limit Spalletti’s Options
Despite multiple long-term absences, Manuel Locatelli remains the sole player legally eligible for a temporary squad swap under UEFA guidelines. Khephren Thuram was omitted from the initial List A submission on September 2, while Kenan Yildiz occupies a youth-exempt List B slot.
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clubReplacing Manuel Locatelli requires maintaining strict Italian association-trained homegrown quotas within the squad. This regulatory restriction leaves centre-back Daniele Rugani and forward Jeff Ekhator as the only compliant, unregistered internal candidates available for selection.
European Registration Deadlines Shape Squad Depth
UEFA rules dictate that any replacement player must have already been registered with the club prior to the September 2 squad submission deadline. Standard List A alterations for the knockout rounds remain locked until the February 4 registration window opens following the conclusion of the league phase.
