Juventus: When Will McKennie Return? His Condition After the Injury Against Napoli

Another injury for Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus. The Bianconeri defeated Napoli 2-0 at Allianz Stadium but must now deal with yet another injury to their roster: this time, Weston McKennie was injured.

The American midfielder was substituted at halftime due to a physical issue, with Federico Gatti coming on in his place. The American has suffered a physical injury, the extent of which will be determined in the coming months following thorough medical examinations.

McKennie reportedly felt pain in the adductor muscle of his right leg and was substituted by Spalletti as a precaution. The American remains one of the Tuscan coach’s most frequently used players, as Spalletti makes the most of his versatility, which allows him to cover multiple positions on the field.

A potential injury to him would be another major blow for the Juventus coach, who is already without several players in midfield and the attacking midfield.

The match remained evenly balanced throughout the first half, which ended 0-0: Vicario denied Lucca the lead in the 7th minute, Lang shot over the bar from close range, while at the other end, Cabal hit the post and Alajbegovic was denied by a quick save from Meret. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute, when Alajbegovic himself unleashed a powerful and precise left-footed shot from distance that found the back of the net. Napoli, already down to ten men after Marianucci received his second yellow card, was unable to respond and conceded a second goal to Boga, again on a long-range shot.