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McKennie’s USMNT career is not over, head coach Berhalter says

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United States head coach Gregg Berhalter says Weston McKennie’s international career is not over despite being banished mid-camp after “a violation of team policy”.

Berhalter refused to go into the specifics of 23-year-old Juventus midfielder McKennie’s breach amid speculation he had a visitor into the team’s bubble.

McKennie drew widespread criticism and was subsequently suspended.

“Of course. It’s an open-door policy,” Berhalter told reporters when asked if McKennie has a future with the national team.

“When he is performing well he’ll be back in the team.”

“Very rarely would there be a situation where a player would never be allowed back into national team camp. That’s not how we operate.”

He added: “Me and Weston have long conversations. He is a guy I care about deeply. He is a big part of the team, and I’m sure when he is performing well [for Juventus] he’ll be back in the team.”

McKennie has 25 caps for USA, scoring seven goals.

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