Teun Koopmeiners enjoyed a night to remember as he returned to his former stomping ground to help Juventus secure a vital Europa League victory. The Dutch midfielder found the net against AZ Alkmaar, but the real story lay in the family rivalry that unfolded on the pitch against his brother, Peer.
For the first time since his debut, Nick Woltemade has failed to make the DFB team’s squad. Things are not going too badly for the striker on the pitch; instead, a poor decision made in the summer is causing him problems.
Luciano Spalletti was in a defiant mood after leading Juventus to a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. The Bianconeri boss took the opportunity to address his detractors following a result that ended the Dutch side's lengthy unbeaten home run in continental competition.
Juventus maintained their impressive Europa League form with a disciplined 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion. Early goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Randal Kolo Muani secured the points despite a late scare.
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