Juventus can breathe a sigh of relief following a crucial morning of medical examinations at JMedical. Many players from Thiago Motta’s squad underwent clinical checks and instrumental exams to determine the extent or percentage of recovery from their respective issues. Among them was Weston McKennie, who had returned from the United States due to a muscle injury.
The American midfielder, despite being available for Mauricio Pochettino in the friendly match that the USA won 2-0 against Panama, was not even on the bench and was sent back to Turin after the game. The Argentine coach had confirmed that the cause was related to a minor injury that needed to be thoroughly analyzed by the club.
McKennie arrived at JMedical at dawn this morning, entering and exiting on his own feet and appearing not to be in discomfort. The clinical examinations did not reveal any lesions in his left thigh, much to the relief of Motta’s staff, who already have Douglas Luiz and Thuram not at their best, in addition to Koopmeiners being unavailable.
While McKennie will miss the match against Lazio, barring any surprises, he is expected to be available for the game against Stuttgart and should be fit for the crucial clash against Inter at San Siro.
This news comes as a significant boost for Juventus, who are dealing with several injury concerns in their squad. The quick recovery of McKennie will provide Motta with more options in midfield as the team navigates a busy schedule in both domestic and European competitions.
