U.S. men's national team winger Timothy Weah made his return off the bench in Juventus' 1-0 win over Lazio
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Weah returns for JuveComes off bench as second-half substituteMissed USMNT camp due to injuryFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Tim Weah came into the match in the 54th minute, replacing Nicolo Savona moments after the right-back was handed a yellow card. Inserted onto that right-hand side, Weah had a strong return, creating two chances, completing 95 percent of his passes and winning two of his four duels.
The appearance was Weah's first in nearly a month, as the American was last seen in a Sept. 21 draw with Napoli due to an ankle injury.
Weah was the lone American int he game for Juventus as his USMNT teammate, Weston McKennie, remains out with an injury.
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Weah's return comes just after the conclusion of USMNT camp – and a split decision of matches vs. Panama and Mexico – which Weah missed due to his ankle ailment. A fit Weah is a welcome sight for Juventus, of course, but also one for USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, who will surely be eager to work with the American winger.
Weah could perhaps be involved next month when the USMNT faces Jamaica in a pair of Nations League matches.
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Weah isn't the only American returning from injury this week. Johnny Cardoso started for Real Betis after also missing USMNT camp, while Tyler Adams was named to the Bournemouth bench for the first time this season for a win over Arsenal.
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After sealing a 1-0 win behind a Mario Gila own goal, Juve will now look to the Champions League as they'll welcome Stuttgart to Turin on Tuesday for their third match of the round.
