Weston McKennie, the Juventus striker who has been sidelined with an ankle injury since November, is expected to be out for up to three weeks.
The 24-year-old Italian international was injured in a match against Udinese on January 16th and underwent surgery shortly after. He missed the following match against Sampdoria and has not played since then.
McKennie has been a key player for Juventus this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 18 appearances. He has also been a regular starter for Italy's national team, earning his first cap in September.
The news that he will be out for up to three weeks is a significant blow for Juventus, as they continue to compete at the top of Serie A and have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. The club will now need to find a replacement for McKennie during his absence,Serie A Stadium which could mean more playing time for young players like Daniele Rugani and Leonardo Bonucci.
In addition to his injury, McKennie has also had a difficult personal life recently. His father, Paolo, passed away last month from cancer, leaving McKennie devastated and struggling to come to terms with his loss. The loss of his father has taken a toll on McKennie's performance on the pitch, and it remains to be seen how he will recover from both the physical and emotional challenges he has faced.