Huge boost for Juventus! USMNT star Tim Weah finally returns to training after recovering from thigh injury & could feature in crucial Serie A clash with Genoa

Juventus winger Timothy Weah has returned to training after recovering from thigh and hamstring injuries and could face Genoa next weekend.

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• Tim Weah trains with Juventus squad
• Could return to action next weekend
• Hasn't played since injury in October

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Weah trained on Saturday morning with the rest of his Juventus teammates, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport [via JuveFC], raising the possibility that he may play against Genoa. The former Lille player has not played since suffering a hamstring injury during a match against Verona back in October.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Fortunately for the Old Lady, the list of injuries is beginning to become shorter as experienced Brazilian duo Danilo and Alex Sandro have returned in recent weeks, while Manuel Locatelli has successfully recovered from a rib fracture. Mattia De Sciglio continues to be Massimiliano Allegri's only long-term absence.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  23-year-old United States international Weah has made ten Serie A appearances after joining the club in the summer, five as a starter, but he has only managed to contribute with a single assist.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR WEAH?

  On Friday, December 15, the Juventus team will leave for Liguria to play Genoa away, with Weah aiming to get called up to the squad. Allegri's team will be targeting a victory to continue their winning streak and maintain pressure on Inter, who are currently leading the Serie A standings.