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Weston McKennie drops a creative masterclass as Juventus snatch late win over Frosinone but USMNT star is substituted with injury before dramatic winner

Champions League

Aston Villa

Juventus

Serie B

Frosinone

Cesena

The Bianconeri made a fast start when McKennie's neat touch and cross teed up Dusan Vlahovic to open the scoring after just three minutes but Frosinone hit back with a thumping header from Walid Cheddira and a fine finish from Marco Brescianini to expose Juve's fragile confidence.McKennie and Vlahovic combined again to equalise on 32 minutes but a scrappy second period saw the home side frustrated until the final minute of injury time when centre-back Daniele Rugani forced the ball home to break Frosinone's game resistance and give Juve a win that keeps their faint title hopes alive.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Juve were staring down the barrel of a fifth game without a win but Rugani's late intervention keeps their slim title hopes alive although they will need leaders Inter to start dropping points sooner rather than later, a prospect which currently looks unlikely.Nerves and frustration were evident throughout a second period where Frosinone even threatened to take all three points home on a couple of occasions. But Juve kept pushing, forcning home a winner in the game's dying moments.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

McKennie underlined his fine season by laying on two goals to make him Juventus' leading assist provider this season. A smart control and delivery saw Vlahovic open the scoring and the pair linked up again when a neat pass from the United States men's national team star created the equaliser.Timothy Weah was called from the bench just after the hour mark to provide width as the home side began to run out of ideas, although he was unable to make a telling contribution.

USMNT IMPACT

Weston McKennie (8/10):The midfielder was outstanding in the first-half where it was clear that his runs from midfield beyond the Frosinone backline were a key component of Juve's attacking plans. The first goal typified that as he broke free and smartly found Vlahovic. Neat footwork in a tight space saw him find the big Serbia international again.One slight concern for USMNT fans will be the late shoulder injury that saw McKennie replaced late on.Timothy Weah (6/10):Brought on in the second half as the Juve attack ground to a halt and was asked to provide width on the right. Had little chance to make an impact as the game became scrappy and punctuated by stoppages.

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Juventus travel to reigning champions Napoli next Sunday night in what is always a fiercely contested encounter.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Weston McKennie drops a creative masterclass as Juventus snatch late win over Frosinone but USMNT star is substituted with injury before dramatic winner | Goal.com US

Weston McKennie delivered two sharp first-half assists but Juventus were made to work desperately hard for crucial three points against Frosinone.