Young Juventus star Kenan Yildiz made a memorable Champions League debut, scoring a spectacular goal and earning high praise from club legend Alessandro Del Piero. The 19-year-old Turkish forward spoke to Sky Sport (via IlBianconero) after the match, expressing his excitement and satisfaction with the team’s performance.
“I’m a bit nervous now,” Yildiz said with a laugh. “The goal? I slept very well last night. We played a great match, and I’m happy. Andrea made his run on the left and helped me with the goal.”
When asked about his preferred position on the field, Yildiz demonstrated his versatility: “I like playing both in the middle and on the left. It depends on where the coach decides to play me.”
Alessandro Del Piero, who was watching the match, offered glowing praise for the young talent:
“He’s very good with his first touch and at taking on opponents. He has a very precise and powerful shot, placing it where no one can reach. It was a spectacular goal in how he conceived it. Congratulations to him. He’s taken on the responsibility of wearing the number 10 shirt, and he needs to be supported and given time. He has quality and is showing what he should be displaying.”
Del Piero’s words carry significant weight, given his own illustrious career wearing the number 10 for Juventus. His endorsement of Yildiz’s abilities and potential is a strong vote of confidence for the young player’s future at the club.