{
  "id": 258184,
  "title": "Why Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic did not play against Chelsea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/why-kolo-muani-and-alajbegovic-did-not-play-against-chelsea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T09:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-kolo-muani-alajbegovic-did-093500060.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic, who recently completed their transfers to Juventus, were included in the club's pre-season squad for their upcoming tour. However, both players did not make an appearance in Juventus' match against Chelsea. Neither Randal Kolo Muani nor Alajbegovic started the game nor came off the bench. This absence was due to their fitness levels not being up to the mark required for competitive matches. The Italian club, Juventus, is working diligently to ensure the squad is fully prepared for the new season, with a focus on long-term fitness. They see both players as valuable additions, believing they can contribute significantly to their aspirations of winning the league title and other major honors. The duo's fitness levels are currently being improved through individual training programs. Once they progress and reach the desired fitness standards, they are expected to feature in future matches.",
  "summary": "Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegović completed their moves to Juventus in time to be included in the travelling squad for the club’s current pre-season tour, with both players joining their new ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic did not play against Chelsea.",
    "Fitness levels were not up to competitive match standards.",
    "Juventus is improving their fitness through individual training programs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}