McKennie: Kenan told us.

16.02.2026 23:21

Weston McKennie, the American footballer from Juventus, stated that they want to win the match against Galatasaray. McKennie also mentioned that they talked about the atmosphere with national player Kenan Yıldız, saying, "I played here years ago. I know the atmosphere very well. I know the fans very well. I know the pitch. Kenan also told us about the atmosphere."

In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff, the Italian team Juventus will face Galatasaray away tomorrow at 20:45. Before the match, Juventus' American player Weston McKennie answered questions from the press at RAMS Park.

'I WILL DO WHATEVER TASK THEY GIVE ME'

Expressing that they will play an important match against the yellow-reds, he said, "Juventus takes all these matches seriously. Our goal is always to be the winning team. We want to win this match. I am always ready to do everything for my team. If my coach says to be a goalkeeper, I will be a goalkeeper. I will do whatever task they give me for my team. I am trying to concentrate on the field as much as possible. I want to show myself," he stated.

'IT WAS A BIT OF A CHALLENGE'

Regarding the incidents that occurred in the Inter match they played in Serie A this week, the 27-year-old player said, "Actually, it was a bit of a challenge. Such difficulties do not always happen. We are here now. I am concentrating on tomorrow's match as much as possible. I want to leave such things behind. I want to look to the future. We came here to do our best," he replied.

'KENAN TOLD US'

McKennie, who said he spoke with national player Kenan Yıldız about the atmosphere at Juventus, stated, "I played here years ago. I know the atmosphere very well. I know the fans very well. I know the field. Kenan also told us about the atmosphere," he evaluated.

'WE WANT TO WIN'

When reminded that Galatasaray has more victories in matches played against Juventus, Weston McKennie stated, "No, it doesn't put pressure on us. Because we haven't played against Galatasaray with this team. This will be a new saying for us. We want to win," he explained.

'BARIS ALPER YILMAZ IS THERE'

The American player, conveying that he does his best on the field, concluded his words by saying, "I do whatever the coach says. The important thing is for the team to win. Galatasaray also has very important players. Barış Alper Yılmaz is there. They also create difficulties."