Luciano Spalletti’s early weeks at Juventus have been marked by injury concerns, with several key players unavailable as he continues to familiarise himself with the squad. Since replacing Igor Tudor at the end of October, the new manager has yet to work with a fully fit team, with defensive absences proving particularly costly.
IlBianconero detail how. among the sidelined players, Gleison Bremer remains the most significant absence, while Juan Cabal and Lloyd Kelly are also out. Third-choice goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio joins them on the injury list, further limiting Juventus’ depth ahead of a crucial run of matches.
Cabal’s Setback and Expected Return
Juan Cabal has endured a frustrating spell of bad luck. After recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in November 2024, the Colombian suffered another setback early this season. In what was his second appearance and first start against Villarreal, Cabal picked up a medium-grade tear in the right hamstring.
The recovery will take time, with the November international break offering an opportunity for him to continue individual work. While there’s tentative hope for a return around the Fiorentina fixture on 22 November, the club may take a cautious approach, potentially delaying his comeback to later matches.
Bremer Targets December Return
For Gleison Bremer, patience is also required. The Brazilian centre-back, who previously sustained a cruciate ligament injury last autumn, made a brief return early this season before undergoing another corrective procedure — a selective arthroscopic meniscectomy on his left knee.
Recovery from such an operation typically ranges between four to six weeks. Having undergone surgery in mid-October, Bremer is progressing well but Juventus will be careful not to rush him back. The target date could be the Napoli vs Juventus clash on 7 December, depending on his physical response and medical assessments.
Kelly Nearing Recovery
Lloyd Kelly was the latest defender to join the injury list, though his issue is far less concerning. The Englishman suffered a minor muscle strain in his thigh, with scans ruling out structural damage. After missing games against Cremonese and Sporting Lisbon, Kelly will also sit out the upcoming Turin derby.
Spalletti is expected to have him back after the international break, with Kelly likely to be included in the squad for the trip to Florence to face Fiorentina.
Pinsoglio Likely Out Until 2026
The goalkeeping department has not been immune to misfortune either. Following Mattia Perin’s injury at the end of last season, Carlo Pinsoglio has now been ruled out with a medium to high-grade injury to his left calf muscle. The veteran goalkeeper faces a lengthy recovery period, likely keeping him sidelined until early 2026.
