Revealed: Why Turkish starlet Yildiz took over as captain in Verona 1-1 Juventus

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Sep 20, 2025 2:24 PM ET

Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz took the captain’s armband for the first time in Bianconeri colours today, after Manuel Locatelli was substituted at half-time.

According to what has been revealed by IlBianconero , Yildiz took the armband as he is part of head coach Igor Tudor’s leadership team.

It is testament to the 20-year-old’s maturity that he is able to wear the armband for the Old Lady at such an early age.

Locatelli off as Yildiz takes armband in Verona 1-1 Juventus

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli was substituted at half-time, with the central midfielder yet to truly find his momentum this season.

The Italian has been present for the Bianconeri but seems to be slightly off the pace.

At half-time Tudor chose to bring on Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners for the Italian and the armband was passed over to Yildiz, who emerged from the dressing room for the second-half with the captaincy in his hands.

Juventus drew the match 1-1.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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