Koopmeiners was battling Illness in stalemate against Milan

The recent Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw, leaving fans and players alike frustrated by the lack of goal-scoring opportunities. The match was heavily impacted by Juventus’s injury crisis, most notably the absence of their star striker Dusan Vlahovic. This forced coach Thiago Motta to make tactical adjustments, including deploying Teun Koopmeiners in an unconventional false nine role.

Calciomercato report how Koopmeiners, a key midfielder for Juventus, struggled significantly during the match, earning low ratings across various media outlets. His performance was described as one of his worst since joining Juventus, characterized by numerous mistakes and a concerning decline in form. However, it was later revealed that Koopmeiners played despite suffering from the flu, with a fever of 38°C. His decision to participate was driven by a desire to support his team amidst their injury challenges, though it clearly affected his performance on the field.

Despite remaining unbeaten in Serie A, Juventus’s seventh draw of the season keeps them in sixth place, trailing league leaders Inter Milan by three points. The match against Milan highlighted the need for Juventus to find effective solutions both offensively and defensively as they continue their campaign under new coach Thiago Motta. 

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