WATCH: Weston McKennie helps break the deadlock! USMNT star provides delicate cross in build-up to winning goal as Juventus triumph over Leece

Jacob Schneider
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U.S. men's national team star Weston McKennie set up the opening goal for Juventus Tuesday in their narrow 1-0 victory over Lecce.

  • Mckennie earns secondary assist
  • Played right wing-back
  • Fourth-straight start in Serie A

WHAT HAPPENED? The 25-year-old sent a looping cross to the back-post, where he found Adrien Rabiot - who laid it off to striker Arkadiusz Milik to put into the back of the net. The goal would eventually end up as the winner as the Bianconeri earned all three points.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: McKennie, who is playing out of position, has continually shown consistency for the Serie A giants, but it's surprising to still see him used in a wide position. Regardless, he's proving his worth to boss Massimiliano Allegri with performances like these.

With competition coming from international compatriot Timothy Weah on the bench, McKennie will surely keep looking to raise his performances as the season goes on.

Next matches

WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS? They take on Atalanta on October 1.

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