Juventus will have to manage without Randal Kolo Muani for a short spell after the French forward underwent surgery on a fractured finger sustained in his hand. The interruption comes at a stage when the striker is still looking to turn his early Serie A involvement into goals.
Key takeaways
- Kolo Muani had an operation on a broken finger on Tuesday morning.
- Juventus expect the recovery period to be relatively limited.
- The forward is targeting a return after the international break.
- Serie A resumes on 10 October, with Juventus due to visit Cagliari in Sardinia the following day.
- He has made five league appearances, registering one assist but no Serie A goals.
A pause in Kolo Muani’s Juventus start
The operation forces Kolo Muani into a temporary stop, although Juventus are hopeful that he will be available when the domestic calendar resumes. The club’s next league commitment is away to Cagliari on 11 October, immediately after the international window.
For the Frenchman, the break offers time to recover physically before returning to a season in which he is still seeking greater influence in the league. His opening five Serie A outings have produced one assist, while his first domestic goal remains to be found.
European goal, league target still ahead
Kolo Muani has already scored once in Europe, finding the net against NEC in the Europa League. That contribution provides a reminder of his ability to affect matches, but Juventus will want his output to grow once he is cleared to return.
The Cagliari trip is therefore the intended point of return: not simply a date on the medical timetable, but an opportunity for the forward to resume his place in the rhythm of Juventus’ campaign after an unwanted interruption.
