Juventus winger Timothy Weah is on a mission to return to optimal fitness and be ready to play against Lazio on Saturday.
The 24-year-old got off to a strong start with an assist and a goal in the opening game against Como, but suffered an injury just before the half-time whistle.
The American managed to overcome that and appeared in three games off the bench before suffering an ankle problem.
However, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Il Bianconero, Weah is determined to recover in time for this weekend’s game against Lazio.
The former Lille player knows this is a great chance to prove his worth to the team, especially with Nico Gonzalez out injured and Francisco Conceição suspended.
According to Pink, coach Thiago Motta gave the players who remained at Continassa during the international break three days of rest, from Friday to Sunday.
Despite this, Weah refused to slow down and insisted on appearing at Juventus’ training center to speed up his recovery.
If the New York City native can somehow shake off the knocks heading into Saturday, he could be the most likely candidate to start at right wing, especially with few options.
Motta will also be sidelined for the Teen Corps Miners with a fractured rib, while Weah’s compatriot Weston McKennie returned early from international duty and will undergo tests amid concerns he may have pulled a muscle.
