Juventus can breathe a sigh of reduction as Teun Koopmeiners has apparently evaded damage and will make a swift return to motion.
The Dutchman has been a key participant for Thiago Motta since his arrival in late August on the again of a cleaning soap opera that lasted for nearly eight months. The 26-year-old has largely been that includes as an attacking midfielder, taking part in proper behind Dusan Vlahovic, however in his final outing in Monza, he began in a deeper function, connecting with Manuel Locatelli within the double pivot because the supervisor opted to begin with 4 attackers, together with the returning Nico Gonzalez within the Trequartista function.
Nonetheless, Koopmeiners’ experiment as a central midfielder solely lasted for 45 minutes, as he was nowhere to be seen after break, with Khephren Thuram changing him on the pitch. It was later revealed that the previous Atalanta man suffered a bodily situation in his adductor.
The Netherlands worldwide thus arrived on the J|Medical Centre on Monday to bear all vital bodily checks, whereas Motta and his technical held their breath.
Fortunately, the result was constructive, because the in-depth analyses didn’t detect any accidents, reveals IlBianconero. The supply doesn’t rule out a direct return to motion, beginning with the massive tilt in opposition to Fiorentina which can happen on the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Subsequently, it stays to be seen if Koopmeiners will likely be chosen within the beginning lineup as regular, and if he’ll be deployed in a deep function as soon as once more, or return to his extra acquainted function behind Vlahovic.
However extra importantly, the Bianconeri trustworthy are nonetheless ready to see one of the best model of the participant, the one which delighted Serie A followers over the previous few years however has but to indicate up in Turin.
The midfielder solely has one aim to his identify since becoming a member of the Turin-based giants. His solitary strike ensued within the 2-2 draw in opposition to Bologna a few weeks in the past.