Weston McKennie limped off for Juventus on Saturday against Atalanta, causing an injury headache for an already struggling team.
The US national team midfielder was in superb form during the final stages of the Old Lady as well as for his country, but the 23-year-old had to be substituted against Atalanta after a penalty kick. hit the knee.
What happened to McKennie?
McKennie began a long run into the box midway through the second half as his team led 1-0. The midfielder collided with Atalanta defender Berat Djimsiti and appeared poised to support his knee.
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After being examined by Juve’s medical staff on the pitch, McKennie limped and was replaced by Moise Kean in the 64th minute.
Juve continued to lose to Atalanta 1-0, dropping to 8th in the Serie A rankings.
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How strong is McKennie’s form?
The midfielder has been in fine form for Juventus and the USMNT in recent weeks, scoring for his country earlier this month in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico in a World Cup qualifier.
McKennie has also started eight of Juve’s last nine games, scoring two goals.
