McKennie departs USMNT training camp due to worsened knee injury

The article discusses how United States midfielder Weston McKennie has left the team’s camp ahead of the second leg of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Trinidad and Tobago due to a knee injury. This news is significant given McKennie’s important role on the team and his club’s upcoming match against Inter Milan. The article also mentions potential replacements for McKennie in the upcoming game, providing insight into how his absence might affect the team’s performance.
ESPN Staff Writer Kyle Bonagura reports that midfielder Weston McKennie has left the United States national team’s camp ahead of the second leg of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Trinidad and Tobago. The departure is due to McKennie’s aggravated left knee tendinopathy, an overuse injury as confirmed by the U.S. Soccer Federation.

McKennie, who plays for Juventus, is an integral player for the team, having appeared in all 12 of their league matches this season. With McKennie out, the United States will not replace him and will carry 22 players for the return leg in Port of Spain.

The team is expected to start Luca de la Torre in McKennie’s place, alongside Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah in midfield for the upcoming match. Joining ESPN+ to watch LaLiga, Bundesliga, and more is recommended for fans.