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Timothy Weah starts, Weston McKennie available off the bench as Juventus name XI vs Cesc Fabregas's Como in Serie A opener

Thiago Motta's first Juventus starting XI in Serie A saw U.S. international Timothy Weah earn the start at right wing, with fellow American Weston McKennie available off the bench.Weah, who was often deployed as a wingback last campaign under Max Allegri, will feature in the attack while McKennie - who has been linked with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/weston-mckennie-join-lionel-messi-inter-miami-usmnt-star-surreal-14m-transfer-juventus-mls/bltf8acc789f3aa3b56" target="_self">plethora of transfers away from the club</a> - is available if called upon.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It's a complete 180 for the Bianconeri and McKennie, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/weston-mckennie-juventus-career-over-usmnt-contract-fiorentina-transfer-serie-a/blta7a5232aef012541" target="_self">GOAL reporting </a>just two weeks ago that he was banished from the first-team training grounds. He also saw his<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/weston-mckennie-erased-juventus-remove-usmnt-star-shirt-club-store-midfielder-message-future/blt0de46969df86e6f0" target="_self"> jersey removed from the team store in Turin,</a> with the signs on the wall showing an exit on the horizon for the 25-year-old.However, in recent days, Motta and Juventus appeared to turn course on their decision with the midfielder, with the new manager even claiming <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/weston-mckennie-usmnt-juventus-transfer-thiago-motta/blt13afb9f46cf64de9" target="_self">"he can be useful" </a>to the Bianconeri this upcoming campaign.Weah, meanwhile, appears to have gained the immediate trust of the Brazilian, seeing him deployed from the start.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Weah made just 12 starts across 30 appearances for Juventus in 2023-24. Now, on Matchday 1, he's already earned his first of this season.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Bianconeri take on Como Monday evening in their first match of the season. They'll follow it with a clash next Monday against Hellas Verona on Matchday 2.

WHAT NEXT FOR WEAH, MCKENNIE AND JUVENUTS?

Timothy Weah starts, Weston McKennie available off the bench as Juventus name XI vs Cesc Fabregas's Como in Serie A opener | Goal.com US

Juventus named their starting XI for their Serie A opener against Como Monday, with Tim Weah in the mix and Weston McKennie on the bench.