Weston McKennie scores ninth goal of season in Juventus win

Juventus’ present unbeaten run in Serie A continued on Monday with the Bianconeri taking one other step in the direction of sealing a return to the UEFA Champions League.

Weston McKennie scored his ninth aim of the season throughout all competitions in Juventus’ 2-0 house victory over Genoa. The end result prolonged the Bianconeri’s unbeaten run to 5 matches in league play and 6 matches general.

Gleison Bremer opened the scoring for Luciano Spalletti’s squad after 4 minutes, heading house Lloyd Kelly’s cross into the again of the online.

McKennie doubled the hosts lead within the seventeenth minute, including his title to the scoresheet. Juventus began an upfield assault all the best way from its personal defensive half with McKennie finally one-timing a move from Francisco Conceicao into the bottom-left nook.

It marked McKennie’s first aim since February 28 and his 14th aim contribution of the marketing campaign.

Juventus would cling on for an important three factors, transferring one level again of fourth-place Como within the race for a UCL spot.

McKennie additionally gained one duel, made 4 defensive clearances, and 5 recoveries in a stable 90-minute shift from his attacking midfield place. He was named Participant of the Match, incomes his newest honor for the membership.