Weston McKennie, Juventus' midfielder, has been sidelined with a knee injury that could keep him out for several weeks. The news comes as a blow to the Italian giants, who are already without key players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala.
McKennie, who joined Juventus from Borussia Dortmund in January, has made a strong start to life at the club, featuring in all three of his team's opening Serie A matches this season. However, he was forced off during their 2-1 win over Sassuolo last weekend, with a suspected knee problem.
The 25-year-old is set to undergo further scans to determine the severity of the injury,Serie A News Flash but it appears likely that he will be out for a significant period of time. This news is sure to impact the Bianconeri's chances of challenging for the title, as they now face a lengthy absence of one of their most important midfielders.
In addition to McKennie's injury, there have also been concerns about the fitness of other key players such as Leonardo Bonucci and Danilo, both of whom have recently returned from long-term injuries. These injuries will add to the pressure on Juventus, who are currently third in the league table, and will need to find ways to cope without their top performers.
Overall, the latest injury news on Weston McKennie is a setback for Juventus, who will now have to navigate their way through a difficult stretch without one of their most influential players. It remains to be seen how the rest of the squad will respond, but the situation looks grim for the Bianconeri in the short term.