Juventus confirm low-grade Ekhator hamstring injury

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Jul 20, 2026 8:30 AM ET

Juventus have received encouraging news on Jeff Ekhator, with tests confirming the young striker suffered only a minor injury on his debut against Basel.

According to the club, the forward underwent radiological examinations at the J Medical centre on Monday morning after the muscle problem that forced him off during Saturday’s friendly.

The scans revealed a low-grade strain of the biceps femoris in his right thigh, and Ekhator has already begun the rehabilitation process aimed at returning to action.

GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Jeff Ekhator of Genoa looks on during the Coppa Italia match between Genoa CFC and Empoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 25, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Positive verdict lifts Juventus after Basel scare

The diagnosis will come as a relief to Luciano Spalletti, who had been forced to withdraw the new signing inside the opening half-hour of his first appearance.

The nature of the injury had been unclear in the immediate aftermath, with early reports split between a thigh muscle problem and a knee issue, but the club’s examinations have clarified it as a low-grade hamstring strain.

The timing was the chief concern, coming at the very start of pre-season for a player only just integrating into his new surroundings.

While no return date has been specified, a low-grade strain typically carries a short recovery, offering reassurance as Juventus press on with a summer rebuild that still hinges on the arrival of a marquee centre-forward.