Juventus look to Koopmeiners for inspiration as Spalletti helps midfielder find form
TURIN, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Mahdi Camara of Stade Rennais FC is challenged by Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Juventus and Stade Rennais FC at Juventus Stadium on October 22, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Teun Koopmeiners has finally rediscovered his best form at Juventus, and Luciano Spalletti is counting on him to help the Bianconeri find consistency after the international break.
As noted by TuttoMercatoWeb, the Dutchman has been one of the few positives in recent weeks. After a long spell in which he struggled to make an impact, he looks more confident and involved, and he has made decisive contributions in recent games. He has won back his place in the starting XI.
Spalletti’s faith in Koopmeiners
Much of the credit goes to Spalletti, who has kept faith with the former Atalanta midfielder, even when he was struggling.
Juventus need more players stepping up. Since the October break, they have won four, drawn three and lost two of their nine games across all competitions, but only two of those wins have come in six Serie A games. They’re seventh, well short of the Champions League places.
Their Europa League form has been better, with two wins and a 2-2 draw against Rennes.
Koopmeiners is one of 11 Juventus players away on international duty, and they won’t be back until next week, just before Venezia’s visit to the Allianz Stadium on 22 November.
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