Weston McKennieauthor of the temporary 0-1 against Monza with an assist from Koopmeiners, contributed to Juventus’ 1-2 success, with Nico Gonzalez’s decisive goal at the end of the first half. The American midfielder’s fantasy average stands at 6.75, a sign of an increasing performance compared to the start of the season.
Despite a lackluster start, McKennie tallied 2 goals, 1 assist and 1 booking in 10 appearances, but began to show signs of recovery from matchday 9 onwards. However, his use was affected both by the competition for a starting place and by physical problems, which forced him to miss 3 matches.
An encouraging fact for fantasy coaches is represented by the last 6 matches in which McKennie has received ratings. In this period he brought 3 bonuses, no penalties and only received 2 slight deficiencies (ratings of 5.5), confirming a positive moment. The midfielder also showcased his talent with a stunning stunt in the Champions League match against Manchester City, showing the potential to be decisive in important situations.
From a fantasy football point of view, McKennie can be an interesting option, but he must be managed carefully. It is advisable to deploy him in more affordable matches, where it is more likely that he can become the protagonist with bonuses. Conversely, against high-level opponents, or if used from the start in the Champions League during the same week, it may be wiser to evaluate alternatives, considering that the energy expenditure could affect his performances.
In summary, McKennie is a player who is slowly returning to interesting levels for fantasy football, but his management requires attention to maximize bonuses and minimize risks. A midfielder to monitor, with the potential to become an important player in the Juventus rotations and in your fantasy football squads.