Juventus have McKennie doubt ahead of AZ Alkmaar clash

Juventus have McKennie doubt ahead of AZ Alkmaar clash Weston McKennie remains in doubt for Juventus’ away game against AZ Alkmaar due to muscle fatigue, but coach Luciano Spalletti will decide his availability on Wednesday. Juventus may have to cope without McKennie in an away Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. Latest McKennie injury update TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli is challenged by Weston McKennie of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli at Allianz Stadium on November 01, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) The American midfielder was substituted at half-time in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Napoli on Sunday, but exams the following day only showed muscle fatigue. As reported by Sky Sport Italia, Juventus are not training today as Spalletti has given his players a day off. The team will return to Continassa tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, when McKennie will be assessed. It remains to be seen whether Spalletti will take the American to the Netherlands or leave him in Turin to rest ahead of the next Serie A match against Fiorentina on Sunday. LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Weston McKennie of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) Juventus are already dealing with a severe injury crisis, with several starters unavailable. Among them are Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Francisco Conceiçao and Nico Gonzalez. The Bianconeri have earned seven points in the opening three Europa League games of the season.