Weston McKennie was sidelined after suffering a contusion against Udinese. The injury is painful, and his status for Sunday`s match against Venezia will significantly depend on how he feels. There is optimism at the Continassa training center, largely because McKennie has a history of playing through minor issues.
Meanwhile, Teun Koopmeiners is in a race against time to recover from Achilles tendon inflammation that has kept him out of the last five Serie A fixtures. His condition is improving, and the Dutch midfielder still holds out hope of being fit for the match.
Other players unavailable for the team include Kalulu, who is suspended, and long-term injured players Bremer, Cabal, and Milik.