Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he has "great confidence" in Weston McKennie despite reports the midfielder could be sold.
The 23-year-old has played seven times for Juventus this season but is still not sure of a place in the starting XI.
Reports in Italy claim he could move in January, as Juve are said to be prioritising the signing of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco.
But, despite the speculation around his future, Allegri insists the United States international can play a key role for the Bianconeri.
"He can't play in the middle in front of the defence. He has goals in his legs," he told reporters ahead of his side's Serie A clash with Roma on Sunday.
