Ambrosini doesn’t see David’s ‘ruthlessness’, McKennie goes ‘wherever’ Juventus need

Massimo Ambrosini sees a positive environment around Jonathan David at Juventus, but no ‘ruthlessness’ from the Canada international, while Weston McKennie ‘has the ability to position himself wherever he’s needed.’

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Former Milan and Italy midfielder Ambrosini commented on Juventus’ 2-0 win over Bologna on Sunday.

David scored the opening goal in the first half, while McKennie provided the assist for Kehphren Thuram’s strike after the break: “I think David was more involved in other games than in this one, but he’s well-liked by the group, and his teammates defended him,” Ambrosini told DAZN via Tuttosport.

“Spalletti has said he needs a striker who can do different things, but he has improved. I don’t see in him the ruthlessness of a penalty-box killer, something he had before arriving here. He’s always done it throughout his career, but he hasn’t shown it here yet.”

McKennie has become a key player under Spalletti, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists in 32 appearances.

“In Spalletti’s fluid style of football, McKennie has the ability to position himself wherever he’s needed,” noted Ambrosini.

“In the penalty area, he’s more present than the strikers. He plays as a right winger, but in possession, he doesn’t stay there; he acts as an attacking midfielder or box-to-box, even as a forward.”