Ekhator returns to Juventus squad for Napoli clash
CREMONA, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: Jeff Ekhator of Italy celebrates after scoring the 5-1 goal during the UEFA Euro U21 Qualification match between Italy and Armenia at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 14, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
Jeff Ekhator is back in the Juventus squad for tonight’s Serie A clash with Napoli at the Allianz Stadium.
As noted by Calciomercato.com, Luciano Spalletti has included the striker in his 21-man list for the game, which kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT]. Ekhator joined from Genoa in the summer but has not yet made his Juventus debut. He suffered a semitendinosus injury, returned to group training on Friday, and is now available as an option from the bench.
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Juventus still without eight players but Ekhator returns
It’s a timely boost for Spalletti, whose side are level with Napoli on 14 points after Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at Genoa. The squad has spent the last two days on retreat at the J Hotel.
Juve are still without eight injured players: Khéphren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yildiz, Arkadiusz Milik, Francisco Conceição, Nico González, Zeki Çelik and Kamil Grabara.
Gleison Bremer and Andrea Cambiaso are both in the squad, despite reports that they could start on the bench.
Goalkeepers: Vicario, Pinsoglio, Neto
Defenders: Bremer, Gatti, Kelly, Kalulu, Cambiaso, Rugani, Lucumí, Cabal
Midfielders: Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, McKennie, Sarr
Forwards: Kolo Muani, Zhegrova, Boga, Alajbegović, Ekhator, Woltemade
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