Another McKennie Assist

Midfielder Records His Second Assist in Three League Matches as Juventus Beats Roma

Weston McKennie's tactical evolution under Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti continues to bear fruit, with the versatile American playing a pivotal role in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Roma at Allianz Stadium. The win moved the Bianconeri to within a single point of fourth place, extending their impressive recent form to six wins in their last seven matches across all competitions.

McKennie's contribution came in the 70th minute when his header forced a save from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. Though the initial effort was stopped, Svilar spilled the rebound, allowing McKennie to lay it off to Lois Openda to tap home Juventus' second goal. The assist marked McKennie's second of the season, adding to his two goals—all four contributions arriving in just the past four weeks.

Former Inter manager Andrea Stramaccioni praised Spalletti's innovative deployment of the 27-year-old Texan, calling it something unseen in two decades of Italian football. McKennie operates wide as a right wing-back when Juventus are out of possession, tracking opposing attackers. However, once the Bianconeri have the ball, he transforms into a genuine second striker, cutting inside centrally to create numerical advantages in attack. This tactical fluidity has proven decisive, particularly against top-four rivals Bologna and Roma. McKennie's adaptability continues to showcase why he remains indispensable to both club and country.