Juventus winger Tim Weah is set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury suffered in Monday’s season-opening win against Como.
Weah was injured near the end of the first half, and moved gingerly around the field as a substitute warmed up on the sideline.
But the U.S. men’s national team winger wasn’t done for the night. In first-half stoppage time, Weah managed to find his way into the box and thump home a left-footed strike for his first career Serie A goal.
Minutes later, the halftime whistle blew and the 24-year-old’s night was over.
On Tuesday, Juventus released a medical update on Weah and midfielder Khephren Thuram, saying both players would miss at least 10 days with hamstring injuries.
“Following muscular problems suffered during last night’s match, Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah underwent diagnostic tests this morning at the J|Medical, which revealed for the former a low-grade hamstring injury in his left thigh and for the latter a low-grade hamstring injury in his right thigh,” the club said.
“New examinations are scheduled for both players in approximately 10 days’ time.”
The injury is a blow for Weah, who has been moved to his more natural winger position under new manager Thiago Motta.
Weah played wingback under Max Allegri last term, as his debut campaign with the Bianconeri saw him lose his starting role by midseason.
After Juve won 3-0, Motta marveled at how a clearly hobbled Weah still managed to find himself in the right place and executed his shot to perfection.
“That was the great instinct of the player!” the coach said with a laugh to DAZN.
“He wasn’t in good shape, he almost walked into the box, because he sensed that was the position to be in. We’ll evaluate him tomorrow and hope it is nothing serious.”
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