Cassano doesn’t suppose Koopmeiners will ever be nearly as good as he was at Atalanta

Antonio Cassano didn’t maintain again in his criticism of Juventus following their disappointing 2-2 draw in opposition to Venezia over the weekend. Regardless of a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Manchester Metropolis within the Champions League simply days earlier, Juve failed to hold that momentum into the Serie A match. Going through a Venezia aspect that has languished on the backside of the desk for a lot of the season, the Bianconeri had been anticipated to cruise to a snug win and solidify their credentials as title contenders. As an alternative, they required a late penalty from Dusan Vlahovic to salvage a degree and keep away from what would have been a humiliating defeat.

The outcome was notably disappointing given the expectations positioned on Juventus to dominate the match. Cassano, chatting with Tuttojuve, harshly criticised the crew’s efficiency, labelling it a major regression in comparison with their show in opposition to Manchester Metropolis. He commented, “In opposition to Venezia, three steps again. Horrible by way of sport thought, sport improvement, persona, from all factors of view. Nice confusion, they struggled immensely in opposition to a crew that may battle to save lots of itself. They risked dropping deservedly.”

Cassano additionally singled out Teun Koopmeiners, who has struggled to duplicate the shape he confirmed at Atalanta earlier than becoming a member of Juventus. His efficiency within the Venezia match drew specific ire, with Cassano stating, “Koopmeiners on Saturday is unthinkable. He’ll not be the one from Atalanta. Vlahovic? Horrible.” These sharp phrases underline the rising frustration with the Dutchman’s lack of influence in Turin, a priority that’s changing into extra outstanding because the season progresses.

Whereas Koopmeiners should take duty for his poor kind, the crew as an entire additionally wants to enhance. The Venezia draw uncovered obtrusive points in Juve’s consistency, creativity, and talent to dominate weaker opposition—areas they need to deal with in the event that they hope to problem for silverware this season.