Jeff Ekhator
JUV
Picks up new injury
Ekhator has been diagnosed with a moderate-grade strain to the semitendinosus muscle in his right thigh, Juventus announced.
Analysis: Ekhator got hurt in training shortly after recovering from a previous muscular problem. He'll likely be sidelined for longer this time, as the issue is more substantial. Juventus are in talks to add another striker to join Randal Kolo Muani and Arkadiusz Milik, as Jonathan David is reportedly on his way out.
DNP in Parma fixture
Ekhator (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.
Analysis: Ekhator was an option after recovering from a thigh issue, but he wasn't fielded even though Kenan Yildiz (knee) and Weston McKennie (undisclosed) were out for this match, and Jonathan David got a rare start. Kerim Alajbegovic and Nicolas Gonzalez benefited from the situation instead.
Available from bench
Ekhator is available and on the bench for Saturday's match against Parma.
Analysis: Ekhator suffered a right hamstring injury on his debut in Basel in late July, but the issue has now been resolved and he has been able to train multiple times since recovering. He is now back in the squad and on the bench, with his continued involvement in training allowing him to build back toward full availability.
Likely for Parma match
Ekhator (thigh) has been able to train fully multiple times this week, Corriere dello Sport reported.
Analysis: Ekhator is expected to return from a one-game absence and provide depth offensively behind Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan David, while Kenan Yildiz (foot) is out. He scored thrice in 30 matches with Genoa (nine starts) last season, logging 20 shots (five on target), 10 chances created and nine crosses (zero accurate).
Absent versus Frosinone
Ekhator (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Frosinone.
Analysis: Ekathor suffered a thigh injury about a month ago and hasn't been able to train much since, so he's also in doubt for the next round. Jonathan David and Arkadiusz Milik will back up Randal Kolo Muani while he's out of commission.
Suffers thigh problem
Ekhator sustained a low-grade biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Ekhator bowed out during a friendly over the weekend and will be sidelined for about 20 days. He's on track to recover in time for the Serie A opener in late August, but the physical problem will slow down his integration into the squad and will force him to catch up from a physical standpoint later on.
Moves to Juventus
Ekhator has joined Juventus on a permanent deal from Genoa.
Analysis: Ekhator heads to a bigger club after showing promise in the last two seasons in a secondary role at Genoa, notching four goals, one assist, 30 shots (eight on target) and 22 chances created in 54 appearances (15 starts) combined. It'll reportedly be determined later in the summer whether he'll stay put or go out on loan to play regularly.
Ruled out for Lecce contest
Ekhator (foot) didn't make Genoa's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.
Analysis: Ekhator was questionable due to a contusion and will indeed skip the season finale. He emerged late in the campaign and concluded with three goals, 20 shots (five on target), 10 chances created and nine crosses (zero accurate) in 30 showings (nine starts). Lorenzo Colombo is the lone pure striker available for this one. Mikael Egill Ellertsson will likely move to the no.10 role, making room on the wings.
Questionable for Lecce game
Ekhator "is in doubt for Sunday due to a bruised metatarsal," coach Daniele De Rossi communicated.
Analysis: Ekhator will have to go through a fitness test to be healthy and potentially start anyway. Genoa would be short-handed if he didn't make it, as Vitinha (suspension) and Junior Messias (calf) are out and Caleb Ekuba is iffy. Lorenzo Colombo is the only fully healthy striker. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Mikael Egill Ellertsson could play in more attacking roles if needed.
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