Here is a face well known to fans of our beloved Ligue 1. In particular, to fans of Olympique de Marseille. It is that of Arkadiusz Milik. For two seasons, the Pole wore the legendary Olympian jersey. Then he returned to Italy, where he had already enjoyed some success in Naples. This time, the native of Tychy decided to head to Turin. Initially, in the form of a loan in 2022-23. Despite a leg flexor muscle injury which sidelined him for 62 days (missing 14 matches), he finished the year with 39 matches in all competitions (9 goals and 1 assist). Which convinced Juve to continue the adventure together definitively.
693 days of absence in total in Turin
Used on 36 occasions in 2023-24, Arek Milik found the net 8 times. He also delivered 1 assist. But he also spent a lot of time in the infirmary. After a calf problem (4 days of absence, 1 missed match), he suffered a torn adductor muscle (36 days of absence, 7 missed matches). But he was able to finish the season, playing his last match on May 25, 2024 against Monza. Little did we know, this was his last appearance during an official meeting. In fact, he was seriously injured in the knee during training with the Polish selection during the month of June. His federation had also communicated about his state of health.
“During the friendly match against Ukraine, the Polish national team suffered several injuries, including that of Arkadiusz Milik, which unfortunately turned out to be serious enough to exclude the footballer from the European Championship. The player will return to his club and will have to undergo an arthroscopy of the knee joint. An examination which confirmed a major knee injury. This kept her away from the field for 208 days (25 missed matches). Then, he was bothered by a calf injury (84 days, 17 matches missed at club) and other muscular problems (90 days of absence, 11 matches missed). We thought his ordeal was over. But the Pole was again on the sidelines due to an unknown injury according to the specialist site transfermarkt (147 days of absence, 22 missed matches).
He has not played since May 25, 2024
On the bench without playing during 2 matches this season (against AS Roma and Pisa in December 2025), after months without activities and a blank year, the 32-year-old player, who had returned to training and thought he had left his problems behind him, returned to the infirmary in January. Here again, the Piedmontese have not really communicated about his condition. However, transfermarkt indicates that it is a calf injury. This has now lasted 62 days (15 matches missed). But the Pole is perhaps not far from the end of the tunnel. Juve keeps their fingers crossed. She won’t take any risks with a striker who hasn’t played for just over 21 months. But good news came from Italy this Tuesday. “Milik at the top of his form”titled Tuttosport.
Indeed, he took part in the Turinese training session yesterday, under the orders of Luciano Spalletti. “The Polish striker had already trained the day before the Champions League second leg against Galatasaray. After a first separate training session, Milik joined the rest of the group. In the video posted on social media by the club, showing Juventus players entering the field for training, the 1994-born striker was present again. Milik seemed focused, but also with a slight smile. He greeted his teammates in person and immediately returned to the field, even participating in a practice match with them, as shown in another posted video.specifies the transalpine media which adds on “his return seems imminent”.
Finally back?
News that delighted fans. “A miracle!” »launched one of them on X. Another spoke of a “mirage at Continassa”. Finally, a last one wrote: “Milik is among us”. Finally, one would be tempted to say. Tuttosportwho assures that the signs are very encouraging, believes that his next return will come at the right time. He could contribute to the team in the race for European places. Above all, he could be an additional offensive solution for Luciano Spalletti, who must do without the services of the injured Dusan Vlahovic. The Italian technician also has to deal with Jonathan David and Loïs Openda, two attackers who have not really given him satisfaction. Moreover, a departure during the next transfer window cannot be ruled out for each of them according to the Italian press.
Because Juventus wants to strengthen its offensive sector, which was very annoyed to be eliminated so early in the Champions League. Thus, the club, under the leadership of the coach, wishes to extend Vlahovic. Tuttosport adds that a return of Randal Kolo Muani, on loan last year, would also be the best option. In the meantime, the Old Lady must make do with what she has at hand. Milik could be a solution, even though he hasn’t played for a very long time. Tuttosportwho speaks of a possible return to the field in 2 to 3 weeks, adds that we must be careful but that Spalletti is delighted at the idea of ​​being able to integrate the Pole into his squad. An element that he respects a lot. After 8 injuries and months of absence, Arkadiusz Milik, as a good striker, hopes to hit the goal this time.
