Francisco Conceição is back in full training after more than three weeks out with a dislocated shoulder, and he should be available for Juventus against Venezia on Sunday 22 November. Luciano Spalletti is getting his wide options back in stages, while the centre of attack is still the part that looks light.
Spalletti's wing options
Sky Sport Italia reported that Conceição is ready to return to the squad after the layoff, and the timing fits Juventus' current load. He has already made 7 appearances for the club this season, played 386 minutes in his last five club matches, and has a 7.02 season rating for Juventus. That is the kind of return that gives a coach another trusted option rather than a raw backup.
A Bola said Spalletti now has seven players who can occupy the wide attacking lanes. That leaves Juventus with far more movement on the flanks than through the middle, where only Woltemade and Ekhator are available as natural central options.
The rest of the recovery
Kenan Yıldız is expected back in December, although there is still a difference in how that timeline is being framed. Sky Sport Italia put the emphasis on the injury recovery being staged, while other reports point to December as the likely return window.
Nico Gonzalez is expected to be recovered after the international break, and Cambiaso's situation remains under medical evaluation. Juventus have 18 points from 11 league games and sit 7th in Serie A, so Spalletti's depth in wide areas matters before Venezia and in the weeks after it.
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