Kolo Muani undergoes surgery on fractured finger, Juventus forward available for Cagliari match
Juventus forward Randal Kolo Muani successfully underwent surgery yesterday at the J|medical facility in Torino to repair a fractured finger sustained during Serie A action. The procedure, performed by Dr. Loris Pegoli, was described as perfectly successful, and the French striker will be available to coach Luciano Spalletti when league play resumes.
What happened
Kolo Muani suffered a fracture to the proximal phalanx of his right pinky finger during the first half of Sunday's match against Atalanta. Despite the injury, the 27-year-old continued playing with two bandaged fingers until the 89th minute. The decision to proceed with osteosintesi — a surgical procedure using metal hardware to stabilize the bone — came Monday afternoon.
The operation took place Monday, 21 September 2026, and Juventus medical staff confirmed the positive outcome. The fracture involved the fifth finger of his right hand.
No matches missed
The timing of the injury, while unfortunate, aligns with the international break scheduled for the coming weeks. This pause in the Serie A calendar provides Kolo Muani adequate recovery time without forcing him to miss competitive fixtures.
Juventus travel to face Cagliari in the evening kickoff on Sunday, 11 October, and the forward is expected to be in the squad. Medical protocols suggest he could resume training within a few days, with protective taping or a splint likely used during matches.
Injury context
Kolo Muani becomes the fifth Juventus player to undergo surgery this season, though his case carries the shortest projected absence. A fracture to a finger on the non-kicking hand allows an earlier return than lower-body injuries typically would.
Recovery from a proximal phalynx fracture in athletes typically requires three to six weeks for full bone consolidation, though players often return to competition sooner with proper protection.
The French international joined Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain and has established himself as a key piece in Spalletti's tactical setup.
