Weston Mckennie can be out for the relaxation of the season after struggling damaged bones in the course of a midweek Champions League conflict against Villareal.
Juventus confirmed the news after an examination found out a compound fracture of the second and 1/3 metatarsal bones.
An 80th minute address by way of Pervis Estupinan noticed McKennie fall to the floor in pain. Assistance quick rushed to his side after the participant failed to stand up and stroll properly. Two people then aided him off the pitch.
The group projects his healing time is set 8-12 weeks, forcing the participant to look at from the sidelines as Juventus concludes their Serie A marketing campaign on May 21.
The midfielder may also miss out at the USMNT’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, which incorporates the daunting trip to the Azteca to face North American rivals Mexico.
The US travels to Mexico first on March 24, before website hosting Panama in Orlando and closing out their campaign towards Costa Rica on March 30.
The American side is currently 2d at the Concacaf table, simply 3 games faraway from qualifying for the global tournament. The pinnacle 3 international locations progress without delay to the World Cup, at the same time as the fourth place kingdom movements to a playoff round.
McKennie has been a huge part of the American team’s current success, recording 9 dreams in 31 worldwide appearances. The Juventus player additionally scored the second one intention in November’s 2-zero victory over Mexico.
Fellow American Gio Reyna additionally sits at the injured list after hurting his leg on Sunday in Borussia Dortmund's fit in opposition to Borussia Monchengladbach.
While the Bundesliga side tasks Reyna will go back to training in two weeks, it stays doubtful whether he could be match sufficient for the approaching qualifiers.
