Weston McKennie has delivered a constructive replace on his health forward of the US opening their 2022 World Cup marketing campaign towards Wales.
- Juventus star has been nursing knock
- Has overcome thigh criticism
- Feels able to make his mark in Qatar
WHAT HAPPENED? The USMNT are due in motion on Monday, once they tackle Gareth Bale and Co in Al Rayyan, with the hope being that Gregg Berhalter can have a full squad from which to pick. Juventus midfielder McKennie, who got here via a pleasant outing towards Qatari aspect Al-Gharafa unscathed, says he can be in rivalry to face the Welsh as he has totally recovered from a thigh harm.
WHAT THEY SAID: McKennie has mentioned of linking up with the USA for a world gathering within the Center East: “I got here in good. I got here in at a tempo that was managed by Juventus and the nationwide group. They have been each working collectively to guarantee that I’m 100 per cent match right here, so I got here in and did a few days of simply sustaining and protecting it below management. We performed a pleasant the opposite day and I felt good, felt able to go. That’s the place I’m at.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: McKennie has not seen any sport time for Juve since October 29, when he was pressured off at half time throughout a Serie A conflict with Lecce.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MCKENNIE? The 24-year-old believes he’s raring to go heading into FIFA’s flagship occasion, with an thrilling United States squad decided to make a constructive impression within the Center East.