Max Allegri did NOT want USMNT star Weston McKennie to join Leeds on loan last season

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri had doubts about sending Weston McKennie on loan to Leeds last season and is giving him a fresh start in Serie A.

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• McKennie struggled at Leeds
• Relegated to the Championship
• Now back at Juventus

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  McKennie had been playing regularly for Juve last season but was ultimately loaned to Leeds to help in their unsuccessful fight for Premier League survival. According to , Allegri was unsure about lending him out to the Elland Road club.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  McKennie made 19 Premier League appearances for Leeds and registered just one assist as they were relegated to the Championship. Since his return to Turin this season, McKennie has started two Serie A games and been a substitute off the bench in two other matches. So far, he has made one assist in the Italian top-flight.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The United States international joined Juventus from Schalke in an initial loan deal in 2020 and made the move permanent the following year. He signed a four-year deal with the club, tying him to the Bianconeri until 2025.

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  McKennie will likely be involved when Allegri's team visit Sassuolo on Saturday.

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