Video: Spalletti slaps McKennie after Juventus’ objective

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti slapped USMNT worldwide Weston McKennie through the Bianconeri’s celebration for Kenan Yildiz’s objective towards Pisa.

Juventus received their first Serie A match in over a month on Saturday, beating strugglers

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After Yildiz’s third objective at minute 75, a lot of the gamers ran in the direction of the touchline to hug coach Luciano Spalletti on the day of his 67th birthday.

The Italian tactician additionally hugged his gamers, however then slapped McKennie when the American arrived.

It’s not the primary time Spalletti has slapped one in all his gamers, as he did the earlier than the striker’s introduction in a Champions League match towards Benfica.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Weston McKennie of Juventus FC celebrates a objective through the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)

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Secure to say, nonetheless, that Spalletti is delighted with McKennie’s performances this season, because the American has scored eight targets and recorded seven assists in 27 appearances below the Tuscan tactician and has

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