MONZA, ITALY – DECEMBER 22: Samuel Birindelli of AC Monza is challenged by Teun Kopmeiners of Juventus during the Serie A match between Monza and Juventus at U-Power Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzani/Getty Images)
Juventus coach Thiago Motta has confirmed that Teun Koepmeiners was withdrawn at half-time against Monza with an ‘adductor issue’.
The former Atlanta star was Starting XI as part of a two-man midfield With Manuel Locatelli, a deeper role than he was used to earlier in the season.
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When Khefren Thuram was replaced in the second half at the U-Power Stadium in Manjera, DAZN reporters asked Thiago Motta for an explanation.
“He felt something hard in his adductor. We decided not to risk it,” The coach confirmed.
Koepmainers are needed for Juventus’ schedule
Although this is the final game before Christmas, Juventus have a packed fixture list coming up and they don’t want to risk further damage to one of their most valuable players.
They host Fiorentina on Sunday, December 29, then kick off the Supercoppa Italiana against Milan in Saudi Arabia on January 3.
If they win, Juve will also play in the Supercopa final against Inter or Atalanta a few days later.
Serie A then resumes with Torino and Atalanta, then hosts Milan on January 18.
