Juventus struggles with Teun Koopmeiners’ performance this season

Turin: Teun Koopmeiners, who joined Juventus for €60 million, is under pressure. He has only one assist in 13 games, which has raised concerns about his performance. Fans and media are questioning if he can live up to his hefty price tag.

Koopmeiners was a standout player at Atalanta, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists in 51 matches last season. However, since moving to Juventus, he has struggled to make an impact. The Italian press has been critical of his recent performances.

A headline from Corriere dello Sport asked, “Where’s the real Koopmeiners?” This reflects the growing frustration among fans. Juventus has not scored in their last two matches, increasing the scrutiny on the Dutch midfielder, especially after a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

Despite the criticism, Juventus coach Thiago Motta continues to support Koopmeiners. He has started in the last five games, showing that the coach believes in his abilities. However, the pressure is mounting as the team seeks to improve its scoring.

Koopmeiners faced challenges before joining Juventus, missing part of the pre-season while trying to secure his transfer. He has also dealt with injuries this season, including a broken rib, which may have affected his form on the field.

Juventus will play their next Serie A match against Lecce on December 1. Fans hope to see a better performance from Koopmeiners as the team looks to turn things around.

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