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Koopmeiners suggested for surprising new role following latest Juventus injury setback Juventus star Teun Koopmeiners has been operating as an attacking midfielder for years. However, a report in the Italian media considers him a possible option for a role at the back. ............ With Igor Tudor now in charge, the Netherlands international has the chance to play in a similar system to the one he thrived in during his Atalanta stint, even though his first appearance under the Croatian boss wasn’t by any means thrilling. But Koopmeiners could also be an option for three-man backline now that Federico Gatti has been ruled out of action. The Italian’s injury leaves Tudor with only three choices for the back-three (Kalulu, Veiga and Kelly), which is numerically insufficient. ............ Koopmeiners had already played as a defender during his time with AZ Alkmaar. This would certainly be a curious choice, as the Dutch star isn’t exactly known for his tackling ability. However, with his high work rate and ability to advance the play, he might be a solution for the sweeper role, although Renato Veiga excelled in this role against Genoa. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-suggested-for-surprising-new-role-following-latest-juventus-injury-setback/

What the initial tests revealed on Federico Gatti’s condition Juventus defender Federico Gatti was forced to leave the pitch in the first half against Genoa after picking up an injury. ............ The Croatian tactician Igor Tudor fielded Gatti on the right side of his three-man backline, with Renato Veiga operating at the heart of the defence and Lloyd Kelly to his left. But unfortunately for the Italy international, he committed the ultimate sacrifice for his team, as he got himself injured while covering for a teammate. Andrea Pinamonti was able to skip past Veiga following a clever flick. The Genoa bomber would have went straight towards Michele Di Gregorio’s goal if it wasn’t for Gatti who managed to beat him to the ball, which earned him a kick in the foot. The 26-year-old fell to the ground in agony and received treatment for several minutes before returning to the pitch. But in the end, he couldn’t shake off the pain, so he was forced to leave his place on the lineup to Pierre Kalulu late in the first half, but continued to support his teammates from the touchline. ............ The initial tests revealed that the former Frosinone man suffered a bruise in the left soleus. ............ This suggests that Juventus shouldn’t be deprived of Gatti’s services for too long. Nevertheless, the player is still expected to undergo clinical tests at the J|Medical Centre in the coming hours or days in order to receive a more precise diagnosis. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-the-initial-tests-revealed-on-federico-gatti-condition/

Juventus 1 - Genoa 0: Initial reaction and random observations Considering Igor Tudor had as many training sessions with his new Juventus squad as I have fingers on my right hand enter Saturday evening’s matchup against Genoa, it was hardly any sort of certainty what the Bianconeri would produce under their new manager. ............ A moment of Kenan Yildiz magic midway through the first half proved to be the difference on the scoreboard and Juventus captured a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium in Tudor’s managerial debut. A team that looked completely listless in losses to Atalanta and Fiorentina by a combined 7-0 scoreline heading into the international break looked so much more organized despite having less than a week’s worth of training sessions with their new manager. And, most importantly, they showed the fight to keep a Genoa side that had collected nearly as many points since as Juventus since their late-November managerial change to next to nothing — and it resulted in that same Bianconeri squad that had so many holes defensively just a few weeks ago recording their first shutout since March 3. ............ With Bologna winning Saturday, Juventus just needed to keep pace. But with so much change happening at Juventus over the course of the last week, how they would come out in Tudor’s first game was the biggest question. The formation looked much like we thought it would, with Tudor rolling out his customary 3-4-2-1 and players that were both played out of position by Motta or simply out of favor with the now-former Juve manager better utilized by the former Bianconeri defender. Nico Gonzalez, was no longer on the left wing. Dusan Vlahovic was actually in the starting lineup. Kenan Yildiz was back on the left and playing behind Vlahovic. It just made more sense rather than thinking to yourself “Why is Motta doing this ... again?” ............ But you just had the feeling as Saturday’s proceedings played out that this Juventus team was just in a better place compared to the last time they played at the Allianz. For all of the things that we’re hoping Tudor can try and clean up, they limited Genoa to just 0.27 xG and Michele Di Gregorio wasn’t even forced into much of anything difficult in terms of saves he had to make. Five of Genoa’s nine shots on the day were from outside of the box, and when things were on target it’s not like they really challenged Di Gregorio — which, when you consider this is the first time Juve’s played a back three this season, is a pretty positive development regardless of how much this visitors have sometimes struggled to score goals this season. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS The lines of the coaching box on the Juventus sidelines mean absolutely nothing to Igor Tudor. It felt like almost every time he showed up at the bottom of a camera shot — especially as the second half went on — Tudor was routinely nowhere close to the edge of the box, even sometimes on the field. It made me laugh. ............ Tactically, there were some cool things to see from Tudor against Genoa. Like we figured, in attack it was 3-4-2-1 and in defense it was basically 5-3-2. The twist on it was sometimes how high Teun Koopmeiners was playing next to Vlahovic. Sure, Koopmeiners didn’t have a great game, but you can clearly see that Tudor is trying things in attempt to get the Dutchman going again. We’ll see how that goes over the next few weeks. Seeing Gonzalez come alive as a wingback on the right wing was not exactly something I had on my bingo card entering this one. ............ The Juve player with the third-most amount of touches? Mr. Kenan Yildiz with 70. I can definitely support that as we go forward here under Tudor. More of that, please. ............ Vlahovic attempted 10 passes against Genoa. He completed five of them. That ain’t great. Francisco Conceição also attempted 10 passes. He completed seven of them. Conceição came on with 25 minutes to go. I have no idea how Khephren Thuram had enough energy left in his body to make that kind of run in the 92nd minute and not absolutely pass out afterward. Maybe he was inspired by his dad’s outfit. Who knows really. ............ In closing, I just wanna let Igor know that it’s nice to see him back in Turin and I hope this goes well. No matter how you win, I just hope you keep winning. That would be nice. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/29/24396626/juventus-genoa-2025-serie-matchday-30-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus player ratings v Genoa – Yildiz grabs the highest rating ............ Di Gregorio – 6 ............ Gatti – 6.o Solid and reliable until forced off due to injury after a vital defensive intervention. His absence was felt, but his contribution before exiting was commendable. Veiga – 6.5 Positioned well during build-up play and brought a touch of creativity to Juventus’ midfield. His presence helped maintain control in key moments. Kelly – 5.5 An inconsistent display. ............ Gonzalez – 6.0 A tale of two halves for the winger. He was dynamic and threatening in the first half but faded physically after the break. Locatelli – 7.0 A midfield rock who consistently broke up Genoa’s attacks and shielded the defence effectively. His positioning was key during tense moments. Thuram – 6.5 Started quietly but grew into the game with decisive contributions in the second half. His ability to drive forward added much-needed momentum. McKennie – 6 ............ Koopmeiners – 5 Struggled throughout, failing to impose himself on the game. His substitution reflected his disappointing performance. Yildiz – 7.5The star of the show. His goal was a moment of brilliance, showcasing his technical skill and composure under pressure. Vlahovic – 5 As usual, he worked hard but he failed to make a significant impact offensively. Substitutes Kalulu – 6 ............ Conceicao – 6 ............ Weah -NA ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-genoa-yildiz-grabs-the-highest-rating/

“It will get better” Thuram reflects on Juventus hard-fought win over Genoa Juventus secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Genoa in Turin this evening, marking a winning debut for new head coach Igor Tudor. The win not only ended a run of back-to-back defeats under former manager Thiago Motta but also kept Juventus firmly in the race for a top-four finish in Serie A. Speaking after the match, midfielder Khéphren Thuram shared his thoughts on the game and Tudor’s impact during his first week in charge. ............ Thuram praised Tudor’s approach, highlighting the intensity and aggression he has brought to the squad. “Tudor is a great coach,” Thuram said. “He brings a lot of energy and asks me to be aggressive off the ball and carry it forward. I like his ideas.” Reflecting on his own performance, Thuram admitted he was physically drained by the end but emphasised the importance of the win: “We played against a good Genoa side. It’s our first week with the new coach, and week by week it will get better.” ............ Thuram summed up the team’s mindset: “We are Juventus; we must always win.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/it-will-get-better-thuram-reflects-on-juventus-hard-fought-win-over-genoa/

“Decisive” Igor Tudor praises Yildiz after match-winning performance Kenan Yildiz’s brilliance lit up Igor Tudor’s debut as Juventus head coach, as the 19-year-old scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Genoa. The win was crucial for Juventus, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. After the game, Tudor was full of praise for the Turkish youngster, who delivered a standout performance. The match’s defining moment came in the 25th minute when Yildiz showcased his flair and composure. ............ Speaking after the game, Tudor highlighted Yildiz’s impact: “He has important skills. Locatelli did well to find him in dangerous areas, and Yildiz made the difference. We could have scored more goals, but his strike was decisive.” The Croatian coach also noted that performances like these can inspire confidence in the team moving forward: “The 1-0 scoreline can be a stimulus for the next games.” ............ Despite having just three days to prepare, Tudor’s Juventus showed determination against a resilient Genoa side. While not yet at their best, Juventus demonstrated renewed focus and energy under their new manager. ............ With Juventus now just one point behind fourth-placed Bologna, Tudor will hope that this victory marks the beginning of a strong push for Champions League football—and that Yildiz continues to play a pivotal role in their success. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/decisive-igor-tudor-praises-yildiz-after-match-winning-performance/

Vuole tornare a giocare. é chiaro.

Finirá 2-2?

E in nazionale come gioca? Per chi ha visto le due partite contro la Germania.

Tudor deve capire che non si chiama Inzaghi

Tudor: ‘Different Juventus approach, but obvious Koopmeiners’ in poor form Igor Tudor is ‘very satisfied’ with his Juventus debut, confirming he has a ‘different style’ to Thiago Motta, but admits it is ‘obvious’ that Teun Koopmeiners is still struggling. ............ Juve ended their dismal run of results with a 1-0 victory over Genoa, decided by the Kenan Yildiz strike from a tight angle. However, that move was sparked by Tudor acting as a ball boy, getting Teun Koopmeiners to take the throw-in quickly. It was put to him that he deserved some credit for a sort of assist. “Thank you,” smiled Tudor. “I am very satisfied, because Genoa are a strong side who are doing well, they fight hard, and we were coming off a difficult moment.” ............ “We only had two or three training sessions, clearly the enthusiasm is boosted, but there’s only so much you can do on a tactical and psychological level. It is all different, the tactical system, but also they were accustomed to a different style, as I want to be more vertical and with a different kind of intensity,” continued Tudor. “I am happy because the lads understood, they wanted to do a lot of things, there was more we could’ve done, but that’s normal. We are happy for the fans, we fought with our hearts to get this result. ............ Tudor brought some of his traditional energy to the touchline, as it was noted he never sat down for a moment from start to finish. ............ “Locatelli has this capability to make a searching pass, I liked Dusan’s performance, the defence was solid and the midfield worked really hard. I think we could’ve scored more goals, but 1-0 can at times be a better result mentally than 2-0, at least once the game is over. It keeps you on your toes.” The one concern remains Koopmeiners, who again struggled to make an impact and was jeered by some Juventus fans when substituted. “I agree that it is not a great moment of form for him, that is obvious. ............ I only had two training sessions with him, we need to revitalise the player and we’ll do that,” concluded Tudor. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-different-juventus-approach-koopmeiners/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Genoa: Yildiz Gives Tudor Joyful Debut Juventus (3-4-2-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 6 ............ Federico Gatti – 6.5 The Italy international committed the ultimate sacrifice for the cause as he got himself injured by covering for Veiga. Andrea Pinamonti’s kick left him in great agony, so he eventually succumbed to his fate, leaving his place for Kalulu. Renato Veiga – 6.5 Aside from the aforementioned scare against Pinamonti, the Chelsea loanee looked confident and composed at the heart of the three-man defence. Did well when distributing from the back. Lloyd Kelly – 6.5 The Englishman never put a foot wrong throughout the contest, which is probably why he went under the radar. Nicolas Gonzalez – 6.5 A vibrant showing from the Argentine who played as a right wingback, a role that suits him well, at least based on this evidence. He made dangerous runs and worked his socks off in the defensive phase. Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ Khephren Thuram – 7.5 A spectacular showing from the French midfielder in front of his father, Lilian, who was watching from the stands. Bossed the middle of the park as he retrieved possessions in dangerous areas and made terrific runs. Weston McKennie – 7 The American is looking increasingly at home at wingback, as he completely dominated the left flank in his duel against Alessandro Zanoli. Teun Koopmeiners – 6 The Dutchman showed some extra determination and connected well with his teammates, but he remains far from the vintage Koopmeiners Kenan Yildiz – 8 An outstanding showing from the Juventus wonderkid who settled the encounter with a spectacular goal. He also threatened to score others and provided his teammates with good plays. Moreover, he showed fighting spirit when helping his teammates regain possession. Dusan Vlahovic – 6 The Serbian won several physical duels, including the one that sparked the winner. However, he still needs to find his technical touch and clinical finish which have abondoned him a while ago. Substitutes Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 6 ............ Timothy Weah – 5.5 ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-genoa-yildiz-gives-tudor-joyful-debut/

Yildiz, Locatelli and Thuram welcome new Juventus approach Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli feel new coach Igor Tudor brought ‘fresh energy’ to Juventus, while Khephren Thuram admits he laughed at his father Lilian’s advice. ............ There were already several changes this evening, from the 3-4-2-1 formation to picking Dusan Vlahovic and leaving Randal Kolo Muani on the bench throughout the 1-0 win over Genoa. It was decided by a Kenan Yildiz strike from the tightest of angles, but that move was sparked by Tudor acting as ball boy to get Teun Koopmeiners to take a quick throw-in, catching the defence by surprise. ............ “It was a good goal, one of my best, hopefully I can score normal goals too. We are happy now, we’re a good squad and worked hard,” Kenan Yildiz said. “I thank the coach, we did all we could with him. The new coach brought fresh energy.” ............ “We need to concentrate on the next games, we thank the old coach, he gave his all, now we must concentrate on winning the next matches to achieve our targets,” added Locatelli. “The new boss asked us to fight for the jersey. This is only one match, I think we’re a good squad with talented young players, we need to stay humble and keep fighting for this jersey.” ............ “Tudor is a great coach, he brings a lot of intensity, tells me to be aggressive off the ball and I like his approach,” smiled Khephren Thuram. “I don’t know what didn’t work, but we are Juventus and must always win. Now we are back to winning ways and that is important. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-locatelli-thuram-new-juventus-approach/

Player Ratings: Juventus 1-0 Genoa – Yildiz shines on Tudor’s debut ............ Juventus 1-0 Genoa Player Ratings Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Gatti 6.5 (27′ Kalulu 6), Veiga 6, Kelly 5.5; Nico Gonzalez 6 (82′ Weah 5.5), Locatelli 6.5, Thuram 7, McKennie 6; Koopmeiners 5 (66′ F. Conceiçao 6), Yildiz 7; Vlahovic 6. Coach: Tudor 6.5. Best Juventus player: Yildiz 7 – Left behind by Thiago Motta in recent weeks, the Turkish talent scored a fantastic solo goal to give Juve all three points. On top of that, he provided two key passes and finished the game with 89% passing accuracy. Lowest Juventus rating: Koopmeiners 5 – Quite clearly, the Dutchman still lacks confidence. He played in a more advanced position than under Motta in recent weeks, but was still inconsistent in the final third. Only 75% passing accuracy, no big chances created. No surprise he was subbed off. Juventus coach: Tudor 6.5 – A winning debut was all he needed. The clean sheet is a plus, but Genoa didn’t do much to cause trouble for the Bianconeri. The ex-defender received a warm welcome before and during the match. The Croat even contributed to the Old Lady’s winner with a quick throw-in to spark Yildiz’s goal. Genoa: Leali 6; Sabelli 6, De Winter 5, Vasquez 6.5, Matturro 5.5; Masini 5.5, Frendrup 6, Onana 5 (70′ Malinovskyi 6); Zanoli 5.5 (63′ Venturino 6), Pinamonti 6.5 (70′ Ekuban 5.5), Miretti 5.5 (80′ Thorsby N/A). Coach: Vieira 5.5. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-1-0-genoa-ratings-yildiz-tudor-debut/

Same old Juventus scrape a hard fought 1-0 win over Genoa It is far too early to judge Igor Tudor following Juventus’ hard-fought win over Genoa this evening. However, the players can certainly be assessed, and based on today’s performance, there appears to be little indication of any improvement compared to what has come before. ............ Yes, Juventus secured all three points, which is ultimately the most important outcome, and a top-four finish remains imperative. However, what is the point of qualifying for the Champions League if this is the level of performance that continues to be delivered? ............ There is little to analyse from the match itself—a win is a win. The players worked hard but lacked creativity, a recurring issue throughout the season. While they remained focused and managed to keep a clean sheet, there was little else to inspire confidence. ............ Next up is Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, and Juventus will need to raise their game significantly if they hope to take all three points back to Turin. After yet another underwhelming performance, it is difficult to feel optimistic about their chances of securing victory in Rome next week. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/same-old-juventus-scrape-a-hard-fought-1-0-win-over-genoa/

Serie A | Juventus 1-0 Genoa: Yildiz gives Tudor the perfect debut Igor Tudor had the ideal debut on the Juventus bench, as his quick thinking helped Kenan Yildiz score the decisive goal to beat Genoa 1-0. ............ Stefano Sabelli made a desperate goal-line clearance on the Kenan Yildiz diving header, but Vlahovic was offside when crossing after a strong run from Nico Gonzalez. ............ Juventus took the lead with help from Tudor, who acted as a ball boy and got a Koopmeiners throw-in taken quickly, Vlahovic knocked it on for Kenan Yildiz to dribble to the right by-line and fire into the far top corner from the tightest of angles with his right foot. Federico Gatti went off injured after an earlier Andrea Pinamonti knock to the back of the left ankle, while Vlahovic’s left-foot curler was smothered by Nicola Leali. ............ Alan Matturro cleared in a panic when Vlahovic flicked on a long Wes McKennie throw-in, while Leali got down to palm a Kalulu header away on a corner. ............ It should’ve been 2-0 with the last kick of the game when Khephren Thuram ran from his own half and rolled across for Tim Weah, but the finish was scuffed, allowing Leali to smother. Juventus 1-0 Genoa Kenan Yildiz 25 (J) . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-juventus-1-0-genoa-yildiz-tudor-debut/

Ci mancava solo Malinovski

Conceicao in, Koopmeiners va a sedersi.

Bella questa

Tudor ammonito.

Da quanti giorni é arrivato Tudor? Pensavi che potesse fare miracoli?

Terzino sinistro. Combatte.