Jeff Ekhator is celebrating his 20th birthday today, November 11, marking a new milestone for the young Juventus forward whose first season as a Bianconero has already been a rollercoaster.
A Summer Arrival, A Brutal Setback
Ekhator, who turned the big two-oh, signed with Juventus this summer, making the move from Genoa. He was supposed to be another attacking option for coach Luciano Spalletti, a fresh face ready to spark something. But then, bam, an injury hit during the first pre-season friendlies. Talk about a brutal start.
A Glimpse, Then Silence: 24 Minutes and Counting
It’s been a long road back, with Ekhator only getting back on the pitch in recent weeks. His debut for the Bianconeri came in a Europa League away match over in the Netherlands. Then he got another run in Serie A against Fiorentina. The numbers don’t lie, though: so far, he’s clocked a mere 24 minutes of actual game time.
Happy birthday to the young talent. Here’s hoping those 24 minutes are a taste of what’s to come as Ekhator looks to make a real mark for Juventus moving forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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