Teun Koopmeiners was on the scoresheet for Juventus as they suffered a 5-2 defeat to Manchester Metropolis, however his purpose did little to masks one other disappointing efficiency.
After Metropolis took an early lead, the midfielder equalised for the Bianconeri following an error by the opposing goalkeeper. It was a uncommon vibrant second on a irritating evening for Juventus, who had been nicely crushed by their Premier League opponents.
Juventus Anticipated Extra from Their Midfield Additions
Koopmeiners joined the membership final summer season alongside Douglas Luiz, with the pair anticipated to assist reshape the guts of the staff. Nevertheless, each gamers have struggled to dwell as much as expectations. Regardless of the sources invested in them, Juventus has not seen the development in midfield that it had hoped for.
The staff’s defensive points have been a recurring drawback, and even with further help in midfield, they proceed to concede mushy objectives. This newest defeat has solely added to issues about whether or not the brand new signings can ship what’s required on the highest stage.
Efficiency In opposition to Metropolis Sparks Recent Criticism
Though Koopmeiners discovered the web, his general show didn’t persuade many observers. He was concerned in a defensive lapse that led to one in every of Metropolis’s objectives, and questions stay about his positioning and consciousness throughout key phases of the match.
After the sport, former participant Alessio Tacchinardi stated through Tuttojuve:
“Actually, other than the purpose, I didn’t like Koopmeiners’ sport as a result of when he talks in regards to the defensive part, Juve conceded objectives with a packed protection and on the second purpose it was him who didn’t comply with the person, then Kalulu’s naivety may be there.”
Juventus nonetheless hopes to see extra from their summer season signing, however time is working out for him to show he could make the affect that was anticipated when he arrived.
