Koopmeiners half-time sub: why Thiago Motta replaced Juventus star

Reports in Italy suggest that coach Thiago Motta replaced Teun Koopmeiners at half-time due to bruised ribs, a consequence of the previous Champions League game against RB Leipzig. Dutch midfielder Koopmeiners was replaced during the break of Italy international Nicolò Fagioli was introduced for the ex- star. It was initially considered a tactical substitution, but several reports claim that Koopmeiners had suffered a minor injury.

Juventus were 1-0 up at the break thanks to a Football Italia is among the accredited media at the Allianz Stadium in Turin today. Koopmeiners joined Juventus from Atalanta in a €60m deal at the end of August. He has one assist in seven appearances across all competitions with the Old Lady.



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