Weston McKennie has been named as the captain of the Italian national team for their upcoming match against Juventus on Saturday in Rome. The defender, who is currently playing for Manchester United, will lead his country's squad in the important match.
McKennie has had a successful career with Manchester United and has made several appearances for the England national team over the years. However, he has also spent time playing for various clubs in Europe and Asia, including Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Guangzhou Evergrande.
In recent months, McKennie has been struggling with injuries, but he remains confident that he can play for his country. He told reporters before the game: "I'm really excited to be back with my country. I've missed them so much and I want to show what I can do for them."
The match against Juventus will be a crucial test for the Italian national team, as they face off against one of the top teams in Europe. The defending champions have won all six of their matches this season, while the Italian side have only managed one win in their last four games.
Despite the challenge ahead, McKennie remains optimistic about the prospects of his team. He said: "We're going to give everything we have to win this game. We know it's going to be tough, but we're ready for it."
As the match approaches, fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating the performance of Weston McKennie and his teammates. With Italy facing off against one of the best teams in the world, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the final whistle.