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'Juventus is ready' - USMNT international Weston McKennie issues rallying cry as Bianconeri gear up for top-of-the-table clash with Inter Milan

In an interview with <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2023/11/22/juventus-mckennie-intervista-video" target="_blank">SkySports Italia</a>, the USMNT midfielder spoke at length about the past year he has had at the club level - from relegation with Leeds United to uncertainty over his Juventus career - McKennie now believes he's found his footing in Italy. Beyond that, he's now become a voice for the team, and issued a rally cry for their supporters and his fellow teammates ahead of their most crucial match of the season so far.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"Juventus-Inter is really an important match, although it has to be said that here in Italy all matches are very competitive, and even more so the match against them... and this year even more so given the standings, and given that Serie A is the most important competition we play." McKennie added that "If we manage to take the three points, we would be back at the top of the standings, but the point is that all the other matches after that will also be crucial, if you go in the lead after that you have to stay in the lead," he continued. Juventus is ready for this challenge, to try to win. It's too early to say at this time of the season, but it could be an opportunity to put the opportunity to bring the Scudetto back to Turin in the crosshairs again. It would be nice..."

WHAT MCKENNIE SAID

Mckennie has become a regular on the teamsheet under Massimiliano Allegri this season, playing in both his midfield in in a wide wingback role. Despite the USMNT star being better central, he's expressed versatility in both roles, making him even more essential to the Italian manager. Now, ahead of their biggest match of the season so far, he's being used as a voice for the team - something nobody expected based on 2022.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Bianconeri return to the pitch on Friday, Decmber 1 against Monza - but before they can even attempt to think about that match, their focus is entirely on Sunday's contest. Juve host their rivals in a top-table clash, with the Turin side being handed a chance to climb atop the Serie A leaderboard, while Inter can make the gap five points.

WHAT NEXT FOR MCKENNIE AND JUVENTUS?

'Juventus is ready' - USMNT international Weston McKennie issues rallying cry as Bianconeri gear up for top-of-the-table clash with Inter Milan | Goal.com

USMNT star Weston McKennie has issued a rally cry for Juventus ahead of their match vs Inter on Sunday.

&apos;Juventus is ready&apos; - USMNT international Weston McKennie issues rallying cry as Bianconeri gear up for top-of-the-table clash with Inter Milan