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Alfredo Pedullà has delivered harsh criticism of Juventus’ summer time signing Teun Koopmeiners.
The Dutchman was among the finest midfielders in Serie A final season throughout his time at Atalanta, which prompted Juventus to make a transfer for his signature. His performances in Bergamo had caught the eye of a number of high golf equipment, nevertheless it was the Bianconeri who efficiently secured his providers. Given his spectacular shows, significantly in opposition to Juventus, there was nice anticipation surrounding his arrival in Turin.
Koopmeiners performed a key position in Atalanta’s profitable Europa League marketing campaign, serving to them raise the trophy and additional establishing himself as a top-class midfielder. His capability to regulate the midfield, contribute targets, and dictate play made him probably the most sought-after gamers within the league. Juventus’ choice to carry him in was thought of a significant coup, as he was anticipated to considerably strengthen their squad.
Nonetheless, since making the change to Juventus, Koopmeiners has struggled to copy the shape that made him such a standout at Atalanta. The Bianconeri have been affected person, hoping he would rediscover his greatest performances, however because the season progresses, his impression has remained underwhelming. As a substitute of rising into his position, he seems to be missing the sharpness and affect that outlined his time in Bergamo.
Pedullà has not held again in his evaluation of the midfielder’s performances. Talking about Koopmeiners’ struggles, he was quoted by Tuttomercatoweb as saying:
“He can’t play like this, he leaves the crew with ten males. Psychologically, he’s not on the ball, he’s not centered on the sport. He ought to keep on the bench and return solely when he’s mentally recovered.”
When Juventus signed Koopmeiners, expectations have been excessive, and each the membership and the participant himself would probably admit that he has not but lived as much as them. Whereas there may be nonetheless time for him to show issues round, his present type raises issues about whether or not he can actually turn into the midfield chief Juventus had envisioned. The membership now faces a choice on how greatest to handle him transferring ahead, whether or not by giving him extra time to adapt or making tactical changes to get the very best out of him.
