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Juventus preseason striker woes, 1‑0 friendly win

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Juventus opened the 2026‑27 pre‑season with a 1‑0 away win over Standard Liège on 25 July, the only goal coming from Fabio Miretti’s free‑kick in the 55th minute. Spalletti criticised a sluggish first half but praised the defensive solidity after the break, highlighting the performances of Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly. The match confirmed the departure of striker Loïs Openda, who has been loaned to Lyon for the ~~season. Juventus announced~~ season with a €3 million ~~loan~~ fee and ~~removed Openda from the registered squad. Spalletti reiterated the urgent need for a centre‑forward, noting that the board remains in talks with the CEO amid a difficult market.~~ full salary coverage. Injured forwards Kenan Yildiz, Dušan Vlahović and Jeff Ekhator ~~are still~~ remain unavailable, leaving the attack unsettled. Senior ~~World‑Cup‑returning players~~ internationals such as Gleison Bremer, Weston McKennie and Jonathan David are on leave, giving opportunities to youth like Arman Durmisi and Jeremie ~~Boga chances to feature. A report dated 24 July echoed~~ Boga. Ahead of the ~~same match details and added that~~ friendly, Juventus were already in advanced talks to sign Argentine striker Mateo Pellegrino for up to €28 million on a five‑year deal, while monitoring Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall and completing the €350 k purchase of 20‑year‑old Ismael Konaté for the Next Gen side. The club also ~~scouting~~ scheduled a ~~goalkeeper~~ Basel friendly on 18 July with an experimental lineup. In the days leading up to ~~strengthen~~ the ~~squad.~~ Standard Liège game, further injury updates saw Yildiz continue his knee‑tendon rehab and Ekhator withdraw with a hamstring strain; Vlahović’s future stayed uncertain. Spalletti indicated he might rely on Arkadiusz Milik and Openda, both of whom have unclear long‑term prospects, and a new defender, Celik, could debut. Spalletti kept forward Edon Zhegrova and Milik out of the match as a load‑management measure, giving minutes to Douglas Luiz and other youngsters. Juventus continued scouting goalkeepers, naming Japan’s Suzuki, Italy’s Vicario and Aston Villa’s Dibu Martínez as targets.

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