Juventus midfielder McKennie joins Pogba on injured list

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, who joined Paul Pogba on an injured list, will miss the first weeks of the Serie A campaign.

The United States international had been looking forward to the possibility of joining forces with Pogba, a new recruit in the new campaign. But that may not happen for a while.

McKennie suffers a shoulder injury

Pogba could remain sidelined for several more months after sustaining a knee injury. Juventus are yet to decide if he should have an operation.

They would have liked McKennie to be available while Pogba is recovering, but like the Frenchman he was hurt on the team's preseason US tour and suffered a broken left shoulder.

Juventus released a statement Monday stating that Weston McKennie had undergone radiological examinations at J Medical [the club’s medical centre] this morning. The results revealed a capsular injury to the left shoulder. Three weeks of differentiated work will be required ."

Missed Real Madrid friendly

McKennie was absent from the final game in the Juventus tour. Real Madrid lost 2-0 at the Rose Bowl Pasadena on Saturday.

The Turin giants will begin their Serie A campaign against Sassuolo in August 15. Further games against Sampdoria Roma and Spezia will be played before the end.

McKennie will likely not be in August if he is doing rehab and solo exercise for three weeks.

Pogba to cast spell on the sidelines

Pogba appears to be an absentee too. Reports in Italy suggest that he may not play again until 2023, should the former Manchester United player need surgery.

McKennie, who made 21 Serie A appearances last season for Juventus, was being considered for a possible move away. There were a few Premier League clubs that McKennie could be interested in.

However, head coach Massimiliano Allgri stated in July that the club did not intend to sell the 23-year old former Schalke player.