USMNT star Tim Weah endured a mixed start to the 2024-25 campaign, with an incredible goal for Juventus countered by an unfortunate injury setback.
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Crashed goal in off underside of the crossbarHelped Bianconeri to three points against ComoFacing another untimely stint on the sidelinesWHAT HAPPENED?
The United States international was on target as the Bianconeri enjoyed a dream opening to the new Serie A season. Weah doubled Juve’s lead on the stroke of half-time in their comfortable 3-0 victory over Como. His strike was crashed in off the underside of the crossbar, with the ball deemed to have crossed the line.
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Weah is looking to build on a debut campaign in Turin that saw him handed just 12 Serie A starts, with fitness problems holding him back at times. He had been hoping to enjoy a regular role this term, but familiar issues have resurfaced when it comes to putting himself in contention for selection.
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Weah was replaced against Como, alongside midfielder Khephren Thuram, and is now set for a spell on the sidelines. Juve have said in an update delivered on the club’s : “Following muscular problems suffered during last night's match, Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah underwent diagnostic tests this morning at the J|Medical, which revealed for the former a low-grade hamstring injury in his left thigh and for the latter a low-grade hamstring injury in his right thigh. New examinations are scheduled for both players in approximately 10 days' time.”
WHAT NEXT?
Juve will be back in action when facing Verona on August 26. A home date with Roma on September 1 will carry them into the first international break of 2024-25, with it yet to be determined whether Weah will figure in either of those fixtures or in plans for his country as the USMNT prepare for friendly dates with Canada and New Zealand.