USMNT forward Tim Weah struggles to get involved as Juventus slump to 1-1 draw with Lecce

Tim Weah turned in a forgettable performance for Juve Sunday, managing just 20 touches as Thiago Motta's side threw a late lead away against relegation-threatened Lecce. The USMNT forward, who didn't start a single game as a center forward last season, was deployed through the middle from the first minute, and looked as uncomfortable as expected in the spot.

Juve created little throughout the contest. Khephren Thuram came closest in the first half, hitting the post from close range. They needed a bit of luck to get in front, as Andrea Cambiaso's speculative strike deflected into the back of the net midway through the second half.

Motta's men tried to sit on the lead, but the home side had a late answer. Veteran winger Ante Rebic provided the key moment for Lecce, completing a well worked move with a side-footed finish in the 93rd minute - sending the home fans into raptures. It was effectively the last kick of the game.

Weah's deployment came due to the absence of usual No. 9 Dusan Vlahovic. The starting striker missed Sunday's contest with a thigh injury he picked up on national team duty, leaving Juve without their star man. Vlahovic leads the Bianconeri with nine goals in all competitions.

USMNT's Weston McKennie was also forced to watch from the sidelines with a muscle injury. It was his second-straight absence, as McKennie was unable to play against Aston Villa in the Champions League midweek.

The Bianconeri are sixth in Serie A, and although they remain undefeated domestically, they have a league high eight draws.

Despite the result, Juventus continued their excellent run against Lecce. They are now undefeated in their last nine fixtures against them - although this one might have felt like a loss.

Juventus' next fixture is next Saturday, when they face Bologna in Serie A. After that, they host struggling Manchester City in the Champions League.