Spalletti recovers another option in attack as Ekhator eyes Juventus debut

Jeff Ekhator has returned to full training with Juventus and is in line to potentially make his competitive debut soon. The 19-year-old forward joined the club from Genoa during the summer transfer window for a fee of €16m plus bonuses. However, a series of muscular and hamstring injuries sustained over the summer and early season have prevented him from making a competitive appearance for the Bianconeri thus far.

While Ekhator is considered unlikely to be thrust straight into the starting lineup following extensive time out, his return offers manager Luciano Spalletti an additional attacking option. He will provide depth alongside Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade at center-forward as Juventus prepares for their upcoming Serie A match against Napoli on Sunday.