As Juventus prepares to face Atalanta in an important Serie A fixture, head coach Thiago Motta has expressed strong confidence in Teun Koopmeiners, praising the Dutch midfielder’s contributions despite some scrutiny this season.
Koopmeiners, who made a high-profile switch from Atalanta to Juventus last summer for €60 million, has faced mixed reviews for his performances in the 2024-25 campaign.
Although he has not yet matched his previous season’s impressive tally of 12 goals and five assists, he has contributed three goals and two assists so far. His recent strike in Juventus’ 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona showcased his continued impact.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Motta dismissed the criticism surrounding Koopmeiners, emphasizing the player’s overall value to the squad.
“I believe he has been performing well and has played a crucial role for us this season,” Motta stated. “Criticism is part of football, but he responded brilliantly in the last match and scored a key goal. I’m delighted for him because scoring is an important part of the game.”
Motta further highlighted Koopmeiners’ versatility and professionalism, saying, “It is a privilege to coach a player of his caliber. He is serious, focused, and can adapt to different roles on the field. I hope the upcoming match will be another opportunity for him to shine.”
As Juventus aims to secure another crucial victory, all eyes will be on Koopmeiners as he faces his former club in a highly anticipated encounter.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login