Arkadiusz Milik Starts for Juventus in 2-0 Friendly Win over Nice

Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik, a 73‑cap international, was unexpectedly included in Juventus' starting lineup for a friendly match against French side OGC Nice on 31 July. The match in Turin ended 2‑0 to Juventus, with goals from Douglas Luiz and Justin Oboavwoduo. Milik played the first 45 minutes, receiving praise for his work rate – “W ataku Milik dostał szansę od pierwszej minuty: utrzymywał zespół wysoko, dawał głębię gry i ścierał się z obrońcami rywali” – but was noted to have created few clear scoring chances. Earlier reports had suggested Juventus might terminate his contract, which runs until June 2027, after a period of injuries and limited playing time. The friendly appearance marks a potential shift in his standing with the club, though his future role for the 2026/27 season remains uncertain.