Regarding Weston McKennie's role within the national team setup as well as for Juventus, former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas said that the veteran midfielder presents uniques challenges from a coaching perspective which have consistently clouded his club future. He noted that those challenges come despite the fact McKennie rarely misses time.
Juventus midfielders Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah have found themselves in the middle of an unexpected storm, not over tactics or match performance, but because of their outspoken views on Italian cuisine. In a recent episode of Juventus Talk With Us, the American pair candidly discussed their experiences with food in Italy since moving to Turin, sparking nationwide backlash.