Weston McKennie made his 100th appearance for Juventus on Saturday during the club’s 3-1 victory vs. Lazio. He was involved in all three of Juve’s goals and provided a beauty of an assist on the third.
The American midfielder was coming off fantastic performances for the United States men’s national team and kept that form going.
During the game vs. Oman, McKennie was showing off his incredible accuracy with his long passes. He showed that skill again on Saturday when he launched the ball 50+ yards on a dot to Juve forward Dusan Vlahovic in the 67th minute.
McKennie assist vs Lazio
Weston McKennie ➡️ Dušan Vlahović.
The American puts it on a plate for the Serbian striker to complete his brace! pic.twitter.com/oJZNxHMC59— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 16, 2023
Beautiful stuff from the man who was originally not in Juventus’ plans this season.
McKennie was also involved in the build-up of the club’s first two goals on Saturday.
Locatelli ➡️ Vlahović.
Juventus have an early lead, a superb ball from Manuel Locatelli finds Dušan Vlahović! pic.twitter.com/rRZP8Qy64k— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 16, 2023
Federico Chiesa doubles the Juve lead with a thunderbolt! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/55Fh1aDN5v
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 16, 2023
McKennie played 72 minutes and was substituted out of the game for his fellow American teammate Timothy Weah.
USMNT international Weston McKennie vs Lazio today
☑️ 72 min
️ 1 assist
⚽️ 3 chances created
100% successful dribbles
3/3 accurate long balls
100% tackles won
3 clearances
⚔️ 6 duels won
✅ 8.1 fotmob ratingVery strong performance and win in his 100th… pic.twitter.com/OVnTGB0OjT
— Takes (@USMNTTAKES) September 16, 2023
Juventus sit second in Serie A behind Inter Milan and will be back in action vs. Sassuolo on Saturday.