With the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying roughly a month away, it appears the United States will have to prepare for a Weston McKennie-sized hole in midfield.
McKennie, who has been the United States' best player for large stretches of qualifying, exited Juventus' 1-1 Champions League draw with Villarreal on Tuesday after suffering two fractures in his left foot, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Carlisle. Juve are yet to provide an official confirmation.
It is unclear how long the Texas native will be sidelined, but it's hard to allow for the possibility he will be ready for any of the USMNT's final three games against Mexico (March 24), Panama (March 27) or Costa Rica (March 30).