Asked about McKennie’s form, Berhalter explained, via TuttoJuve, that the news of a new contract at Juventus “does not surprise me at all”.
He continued: “It demonstrates the warrior’s determination to keep fighting even when things get tough. I remember Pierre Low telling him early on, during his first spell with Juventus, that ‘it's easy to play for Juventus for a season, but only great players can do it for 10 years.’”
Berhalter believes this advice has stayed with McKennie throughout a mixed time in Italy. “He's understood how you have to give 100% every day to be part of a top club. The great thing about Weston is how he's managed to overcome challenges and always rise to the occasion. This is what sets him apart, and his character helps him succeed at the highest level.”