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USMNT star Tim Weah grabs assist to lead Juventus to comeback win over Empoli, break losing spell

<p>U.S. International Tim Weah was instrumental in helping Juventus get back to winning ways on Sunday, with his assist on Kolo Muani's goal seeing his side take the lead and secure an eventual 4-1 win. The Bianconeri endured a miserable first half, and were trailing at the break, but a second half attacking burst saw them come from behind and secure a fairly convincing victory.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/randal-kolo-muani-debacle-psg-complete-juventus-loan-finally-end-transfer-saga/bltc551ddd1a7525475" target="_blank">Kolo Muani, signed on loan from PSG two weeks ago</a>, scored twice in three minutes, before two strikes from Dusan Vlahovic and Chico Conceicao put the game to bed. The win ended a two-game losing steak for Juventus, who has lost matches both in Serie A and the Champions League.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Randal Kolo Muani with a brace to get all three points for Juventus ✨ <a href="https://t.co/XzVqDAPgrG">pic.twitter.com/XzVqDAPgrG</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1886048128899375569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>There was a crucial American presence in the result. Weah started at right back, and played all 90 minutes. Fellow USMNT star McKennie, meanwhile, was given a chance to impress in his preferred central midfield spot, and was substituted late after turning in a gritty defensive performance.</p><p>The win put Juve back into the top four, although they have played one game more than Fiorentina, who are just one point behind.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Weah turned in a statistically flawless defensive performance. He won 4/4 ground duels, 2/2 aerial duels, wasn't dribbled past, and didn't concede a foul.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Focus remains on Serie A action for the Bianconeri. They play Cesc Fabregas' Como on Friday having set up a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/americans-abroad-in-ucl-weston-mckennie-s-juventus-draw-ricardo-pepi-s-psv-christian-pulisic-s-milan-to-meet-feyenoord-in-knockout-round-playoffs/blt8de3f650a1cfa491" target="_blank">tantalizing Champions League playoff fixture</a> with PSV. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WEAH AND JUVENTUS?

USMNT star Tim Weah grabs assist to lead Juventus to comeback win over Empoli, break losing spell | Goal.com

Tim Weah set up Juventus&apos; second goal as they came from behind to beat the relegation-threatened opponent, 4-1