Overview
- Yildiz was held out against Cremonese as a precaution, continued training with the squad, and is now cleared to be involved.
- The 20-year-old has managed patellar tendinopathy in his left knee through the season, often using a small support bandage.
- Spalletti said he asked Yildiz where he feels most comfortable and noted he can operate as a second striker or on the flank.
- The coach praised Yildiz’s talent by likening traits to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Antonio Di Natale in his pre-match remarks.
- La Gazzetta dello Sport reports he could start alongside Dusan Vlahovic with Lois Openda at risk of dropping out, and a separate choice remains at centre-back between Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani.