Juventus have McKennie doubt ahead of AZ Alkmaar clash
ITALY - OCTOBER 25: Weston Mckennie of Juventus FC scores his team's opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus at Stadio Via del Mare on October 25, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Weston McKennie remains in doubt for Juventus’ away game against AZ Alkmaar due to muscle fatigue, but coach Luciano Spalletti will decide his availability on Wednesday.
Juventus may have to cope without McKennie in an away Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.
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The American midfielder was substituted at half-time in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Napoli on Sunday, but exams the following day only showed muscle fatigue.
As reported by Sky Sport Italia, Juventus are not training today as Spalletti has given his players a day off.
The team will return to Continassa tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, when McKennie will be assessed.
It remains to be seen whether Spalletti will take the American to the Netherlands or leave him in Turin to rest ahead of the next Serie A match against Fiorentina on Sunday.
Juventus are already dealing with a severe injury crisis, with several starters unavailable. Among them are Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Francisco Conceiçao and Nico Gonzalez.
The Bianconeri have earned seven points in the opening three Europa League games of the season.
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