‘Yildiz Shines as Montella Makes Bold Call: What Motta’s Omission Means for Premier League Eyes!’

Kenan Yildiz finds himself at the very heart of Juventus’ ambitions—though one could argue he’s been a bit sidelined lately. This is hardly ancient history; just last summer, he secured a generous five-year contract, donned the iconic number 10 jersey, and generated lofty expectations among the club's faithful. However, under the stewardship of Thiago Motta, Yildiz has gradually slipped into the shadows, finding himself in a rather muted role. The recent international break proved pivotal for the young talent, as he swapped his black and white stripes for the red of Turkey, now managed by Vincenzo Montella. In a resounding endorsement, Montella made it clear—Yildiz is destined for stardom. He deployed him in midfield, specifically as a central trequartista in a 4-2-3-1 formation that echoes Juventus’ own tactics. Yildiz was given the full 90 minutes in the first leg against Hungary, with a ticket to the Nations League competition at stake. This comes as a stark contrast to the situation just four days earlier, when he remained glued to the bench for Juventus' league match against Fiorentina, even when the opportunity presented itself for Motta to utilise him. Remarkably, Yildiz had participated in every one of the previous 41 matches of the season, but on matchday 42, he found himself out of favour—at a time when Motta appeared keen on opting for players more aligned with his current strategy. Resource: "https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2025/03/21-139347983/yildiz_ci_voleva_montella_l_esclusione_di_motta_e_i_fari_della_premier/