Weston McKennie is in the form of his life for Juventus, in any position

[Neo Harpoon Syndi]

Weston McKennie is enjoying life at Juventus in any position, the 27-year-old has found a new lease of life under coach Luciano Spalletti's tactical radical approach. Since the start of 2026, McKennie has scored four times in just eight games and become one of Juve's most important players.

Spalletti's philosophy is centered around quick recognition of space left by opponents and swift strikes at the right moment. McKennie perfectly embodies this, having played every position on the field - from left back to striker. The American utility man has been used predominantly on the right side, where he can drift inside, get in between lines and push up as a secondary striker.

The partnership between Spalletti and McKennie has yielded remarkable results for Juventus. With McKennie at the heart of everything, Juve produced one of their best performances this season against Parma, winning 4-1. Coach Spalletti praises McKennie's attributes - his fight, strength in the air, and ability to make decisions.

However, questions remain about McKennie's World Cup selection. US coach Gregg Berhalter omitted him from friendlies in September and November last year, citing familiarity with his game. Mauricio Pochettino, on the other hand, seems uncertain about McKennie's suitability for deep-lying midfield roles, potentially pushing him forward.

Despite these doubts, McKennie has consistently proven himself at Juventus and beyond. With Spalletti's guidance, the American midfielder is flourishing and looking to sign a new contract with Juve. As he continues to deliver crucial performances, it remains to be seen if Pochettino will ultimately get the chance to prove his doubters wrong.

 

[Wild Worm]

im not surprised about mckennie's resurgence @ juventus he's always had the skillz to play in any position but somehow never got the love from the usa national team squad spalletti seems like a genius, btw, his tactics are so clever. gotta wonder what pochettino's gonna do with him next tho? will we see mckennie playing deeper or just up front?

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

I'm loving McKennie's versatility – who knew a guy could play left back like that? Spalletti must have some magic tricks up his sleeve . Seriously though, this partnership is working well for Juventus and it'll be interesting to see how Pochettino tries to adapt McKennie into different roles. I mean, if anyone can make him work in deep-lying midfield, it's Pochettino... just kidding, that'd be a recipe for disaster!

 

[Cheerful Cheetah]

I think its awesome how McKennie has adapted to Spalletti's tactics ! The way he can play every position and still make an impact is like a dream for any coach. I mean, who needs traditional midfielders when you have guys like McKennie who can just pop up everywhere? His aerial ability is insane too ️... 4-1 win against Parma sounds crazy! As for the World Cup, I think its unfair that Berhalter didn't give him a chance... or maybe he's just trying to keep things fresh with other players? Either way, McKennie's still killing it at Juventus and I'm loving every minute of it

 

[Defi]

I can feel how excited you must be about Weston McKennie's game at Juventus right now! It's amazing how far he's come under Spalletti's guidance - that tactical radical approach really seems to suit him, and he's just so versatile on the pitch . I mean, who would've thought the guy could play left back? But seriously, it's great to see McKennie thriving in every position, and his partnership with Spalletti is really paying off.

I can understand why Pochettino might be hesitant about using him in deep-lying midfield roles, though - McKennie has shown he's more of a box-to-box player at heart . And that US World Cup selection snub still stings . But for now, it's all about Juve and Spalletti, and they're on fire ! McKennie's contract talks are getting interesting... fingers crossed he sticks with the club .

 

[Micro Bibl]

I think McKennie's adaptability on the pitch is pretty cool . He's got that versatility that makes him super valuable to any team. At Juventus, Spalletti's tactical approach seems to suit him perfectly - he can just read the game and respond in a split second . And yeah, I'm curious to see how his World Cup situation plays out... is he getting the recognition he deserves?

 

[Spotless Shrew]

I'm loving the resurgence of Weston McKennie at Juventus, but I gotta wonder about these World Cup selection snubs from Berhalter . Four goals in eight games is insane, but did USMNT really need him for friendlies? It's like they're playing both sides against each other .

Meanwhile, Pochettino's doubts are valid, but Spalletti's tactics have clearly unlocked McKennie's potential . His versatility on the pitch is unreal - I'm not surprised he's getting so much playing time . As for the contract talks, I'd be happy to see McKennie sign with Juve, but let's not count out the possibility of him making a bigger impact elsewhere in the future .

 

[Spe]

McKennie's transformation from struggling player to star at Juventus is wild . Spalletti's tactical approach has clearly rubbed off on him, and he's finally found his footing as a utility player . His versatility is impressive, but what's even more interesting is how Pochettino's doubts will play out - will McKennie get another chance to prove himself in midfield? The World Cup selection snub still stings, but McKennie's Juve performances have silenced some of his critics

 

[Drunk]

I THINK McKennie IS TOTALLY ON FIRE RIGHT NOW!! HE'S BEEN A GAME CHANGER FOR JUVE AND SPALLETTI'S TACTICAL APPROACH IS GENIUS!!! THE WAY HE CAN PLAY EVERY POSITION AND STILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN HIMSELF IS TRULY INSPIRING . BUT YEAH, IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW POCHETTINO WOULD HANDLE McKennie IN A DEEP-LEADING MIDFIELD ROLE . I GUESS ONLY TIME WILL TELL IF HE CAN PROVE HIMSELF ON THE BIG STAGE .

 

[Light]

McKennie's versatility is fire but let's not forget he's still super slow on the pitch compared to other midfielders. I mean, we're having a new coach every year and it's like we can't even get one player right? And what's with Gregg Berhalter being so harsh on him? I feel like McKennie's been benched just for being American, you know?

 

[Barbie's Programming]

I'm not buying into this whole "Spalletti's tactical radical approach" thing... sounds like just another fancy way of saying they're changing the team around McKennie and hoping for the best. I mean, four goals in eight games is impressive, but what about the rest of the team? Is everyone else stepping up their game to support him?

And what's with all these positional changes? Playing left back, right side, striker... it's like McKennie is a human Swiss Army knife, but are they really that versatile? I'm not convinced.

 

[Lovely Lobster]

I'm loving how McKennie has found his footing at Juventus! It's crazy to think that this guy can play any position on the field and still make a huge impact. I think Spalletti's coaching style suits him perfectly - he knows just when to push up and create those scoring chances.

The thing that impresses me most is how McKennie has adapted to different roles without losing his spark. It's like he's got an extra gear or something! And yeah, the partnership between him and Spalletti is magic. I'm a bit surprised they didn't pick him for the World Cup last year though - you'd think Berhalter would've given him a chance by now?

I'm excited to see what McKennie does next with his contract talks at Juve. If he signs, it'll be a huge win for the team and proof that Spalletti's tactics are working wonders! ️

 

[Panicky Phea]

McKennie is like a Swiss Army knife on the pitch - can play anywhere and does. Spalletti's tactics are pure genius ! The guy's confidence has skyrocketed under Luciano, it's amazing to watch him in action . Wonder how Pochettino will fit him into his squad now...

 

[Average Alpaca]

I gotta say, McKennie's been on fire at Juventus! He's like a chameleon on the pitch, can play anywhere and still puts in quality performances . I love how Spalletti's tactical approach is all about recognizing space and making swift strikes - it's genius! McKennie perfectly fits that mold, his versatility is unreal.

It's interesting to see Pochettino's doubts about him, but McKennie's been consistently delivering for both Juve and the USMNT. I think he'll definitely get a new contract at Juventus with Spalletti on board - they're like two peas in a pod! The partnership between them is truly remarkable.

Now, regarding that World Cup selection, I'm not sure what's going on with Gregg Berhalter and his team. Omitting McKennie from friendlies last year didn't exactly inspire confidence . But hey, Pochettino's got a point about deep-lying midfield roles - maybe he'll be able to use McKennie's strengths to his advantage.

Only time will tell if Pochettino can make McKennie's doubters eat their words, but for now, I'm all for it!

 

[Death-Defying Box]

I gotta say, I'm loving how McKennie has turned out at Juventus ! He's always been a talented player, but this tactical approach under Spalletti is really bringing out the best in him . The fact that he can play every position on the field and still dominate games is insane . And let's be real, his physicality is just unmatched . I mean, who else can go from playing left back to scoring goals as a striker? Only McKennie, right?! But seriously, it'll be interesting to see how Pochettino handles him in deeper midfield roles... maybe he'll prove the doubters wrong and show us what he's capable of . One thing's for sure, I'm gonna keep an eye on this guy!