Weston McKennie, the Juventus midfielder, has suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss the upcoming match against Sampdoria. The news comes after he was injured during training on Monday.

McKennie, who joined Juventus from Bayer Leverkusen in January, has been one of the team's most reliable players this season. He has made 12 appearances for the club so far, scoring two goals and providing three assists.

The 25-year-old has also been a key player for the Italy national team, making 49 appearances for his country since his debut in 2018. However, his ankle injury means that he will be out of action for at least a few weeks.

Juventus have confirmed that McKennie will undergo surgery to repair the injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. This is a significant blow for the club, as they look to defend their Serie A title and progress through the Champions League.

Despite the setback,Football Base Camp Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri remains optimistic about the club's chances of success. "We'll see how things go," Allegri said. "But we're confident that Weston will recover quickly."

McKennie's absence could leave a void in Juventus' midfield, particularly with the team facing tough fixtures ahead. However, the club has other options available, including young talents like Mateo Musacchio and Federico Bernardeschi, who could step up and fill the gap left by McKennie's absence.

In conclusion, Weston McKennie's ankle injury is a major blow for Juventus, but the club remains hopeful that he will recover quickly. While the team faces tough competition in Serie A and the Champions League, they have options to fill the void left by McKennie's absence.

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