Weston McKennie’s first begin of the season for Juventus will go down as a memorable one.
McKennie delivered his first purpose of the brand new marketing campaign because the Bianconeri defeated PSV 3-1 of their UEFA Champions League opener. The U.S. males’s nationwide staff midfielder logged 75 minutes from the beginning, serving to Thiago Motta’s squad to their first three factors of the brand new league part format.
Kenan Yildiz propelled Juventus in entrance after solely 21 minutes earlier than McKennie doubled the hosts lead six minutes later. Nicolas Gonzalez raced into the PSV field earlier than a lucky deflection fell to the ft of McKennie, who slammed residence.
It marked McKennie’s fifth Champions League purpose of his profession.
Gonzalez would additional prolong Juventus lead within the 52nd minute due to a curling end into the left nook. It capped off a Man of the Match efficiency from the Argentinian ahead.
McKennie was substituted off earlier than the ultimate whistle, ending with an 88% passing completion fee, one duel received, and one deal with accomplished.
Ismael Saibari pulled one comfort purpose again for PSV, however it was Juventus who walked out as winners on the evening.
The remaining 4 USMNT gamers additionally featured within the match, with Malik Tillman going the gap, Richie Ledezma taking part in 86 minutes, Tim Weah logging 21 minutes off the bench, and Ricardo Pepi taking part in 13 minutes off the bench.
“McKennie is a man who has lots to contribute in all components of the sport,” Motta mentioned postmatch about McKennie following his first begin of the brand new season. “He has technical talents, he has physique and occupies house properly.”
Juventus will subsequent host Napoli on Saturday in Serie A play whereas PSV travels to Fortuna Sittard in Eredivisie motion on Sunday.
