McKennie says some Leeds coaches don’t even know him

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Weston McKennie claims one of the managers he worked with during his loan spell at Leeds United didn’t even know who he was.

The United States national team midfielder moved from Juventus to join Leeds during the winter transfer window. But he struggled to make an impact and in the end was unable to help the “Yungthong” avoid relegation.

McKennie moved to Elland Road because he wanted to work with Jesse Marsh, but the American head coach Was fired soon after, while Michael Skubala was appointed as the team’s manager against the team. ยูฟ่าเบท

Then Javi Gracia came in and managed the team for only 12 games, then Sam Allardyce took over. Towards the end of the season, McKennie opened up on The American Dream

podcast.about the problems he faced at Leeds: “It didn’t help that when I got there I went to Leeds because of Jesse March and after I was there for two weeks, he was fired. “I had different managers

. 4 people in 6 months and I think one of the coaches didn’t even know me. I’m not saying he should know. But if the player comes in on loan, you should also know your own strength. “

He made me stand outside the penalty area when the team took a corner. And in my head I was like 85% of my goals came from corner kicks and crosses.”

McKennie played 20 matches for Leeds but was unable to score in any game. He returned to Italy after his loan contract ended, where he played every match for Juventus this season.