Juventus are experiencing heightened anxiety as they prepare for the resumption of Serie A following the international break. The Bianconeri face a challenging schedule, starting with a home match against Lazio on Saturday followed by a Champions League clash with Stuttgart at home on Tuesday, and culminating in the highly anticipated Derby d’Italia against Inter at San Siro on Sunday, October 27.
Calciomercato report that the club’s concerns have been further exacerbated by news from the United States national team regarding Weston McKennie. The midfielder was officially listed for the friendly match against Panama, which the USA won 2-0, but was unexpectedly left out of the squad by coach Mauricio Pochettino due to an unspecified muscular problem.
Pochettino confirmed after the match: “Marlon Fossey, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi, and Zack Steffen have minor injuries and will return to their clubs for further evaluation and treatment.”
The exact nature and severity of McKennie’s injury remain unclear, adding to Juventus’ worries. The club is already dealing with forced absences of Koopmeiners and Nico Gonzalez.
McKennie is scheduled to undergo medical examinations at the J Medical center tomorrow morning. These tests will be crucial in determining his current condition, recovery timeline, and availability for Thiago Motta’s squad in the upcoming fixtures.
