Tim Weah reveals he a lot prefers a ‘extra attacking’ position at Juventus after discovering the web once more, however at all times follows the recommendation from his father George. ‘He tells me to be prepared for something.’
The Bianconeri appeared snug all through , taking the lead by means of Weah assembly the parried Andrea Cambiaso effort, then absorbing strain from Toro till Kenan Yildiz met the Francisco Conceicao cross with a diving header on the again put up.
This was the USMNT star’s fourth purpose of the season, in comparison with just one all through all of his first marketing campaign, so is he making an attempt to observe in his father George Weah’s footsteps by changing into a star striker quite than a winger?
“I play a extra attacking position now. I’m a ahead,”
“I’m completely happy each for me and for the staff this night. I choose to begin in a wider position, however nonetheless attacking.”
Weah household ties in Serie A historical past
Juventus will face Milan after the break for worldwide responsibility and that’s at all times going to be a particular fixture for the Weah household.
“That is a vital match not only for me, however for the historical past of my household. I hope to maintain going like this, as a result of once we all play collectively, we’re robust.”
Does his father ship him any texts when he scores a purpose?
“Oh sure, he at all times sends messages.”
Weah was proven the well-known purpose that George Weah scored working from one finish of the pitch to the opposite for Milan towards Verona in September 1996, a recreation the place present Torino coach Paolo Vanoli was on the bench.
What’s the biggest recommendation that his father taught Tim Weah?
“My Dad at all times offers me recommendation, like some other father, he’s not only a retired soccer participant, he’s additionally a supportive Dad. He tells me to be prepared for something, on the disposition of the staff, to play any place and that’s what I’m doing now.
“When the coach asks me to play striker, defender, even goalkeeper – I’m able to do it. That’s his message, to at all times be prepared and be within the field, like I used to be as we speak.”
Whereas George Weah is Liberian, his son grew up within the USA and determined to symbolize them at worldwide stage.
Tim is one in all two USMNT stars at present at Juventus, the opposite being Weston McKennie.
“We’re all working in the direction of one purpose, however I wish to push and deal with him in coaching. It’s all love for my brother, I’m simply completely happy to share the sector with him on daily basis.”