Randal Kolo Muani Undergoes Successful Hand Surgery
Randal Kolo Muani has undergone successful surgery on a fractured hand, Juventus have confirmed, but the striker is expected back in training within days in a significant boost for Luciano Spalletti.
The French forward suffered the injury during an accidental collision in the 2-0 Serie A win over Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, a match that was supposed to underline his growing influence in Turin rather than send him straight to the treatment room.
Initial checks revealed a fracture of the proximal phalanx in his hand, an issue serious enough to require immediate surgical intervention. The club moved quickly. On Monday, Kolo Muani went under the knife at the J|medical centre, the facility embedded within Juventus’ Continassa complex, with De Loris Pegoli performing the osteosynthesis procedure.
The operation went as planned. No complications, no lingering doubts. Juventus have already indicated that Kolo Muani will be able to resume training after just a couple of days, which means Spalletti expects to have him available during the international break rather than losing him for a prolonged spell.
It is an important detail for a player still stitching himself into the fabric of this new-look Juventus side. Since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain, Kolo Muani has produced one goal and two assists in six competitive appearances for the Bianconeri this season, flashes of sharp movement and link-up play hinting at a more complete contribution to come.
There have been moments of frustration too, such as his dejected figure at Stadio Benito Stirpe in the August trip to Frosinone, but the numbers show a forward already involved in key attacking actions as he adjusts to Serie A and Spalletti’s demands.
Now, with the surgery done and the timeline short, the focus turns back to the pitch. A bandaged hand is unlikely to change what Juventus need from him: goals, assists, and a cutting edge for a team trying to force its way back to the top of Italian football.
