Teun Koopmeiners is shedding the heavy burden of his €51 million transfer fee and demonstrating his value to Juventus. Playing in the attacking midfield, potentially alongside Yildiz, Koopmeiners scored his fourth goal of the season, his third in Serie A, setting the tone for the game, reminiscent of his performances at Bergamo.
He converted a chance into an easy goal, something he might have missed earlier in his challenging first season with Juventus. He played with confidence and ease after that.
Redeployed in the attacking midfield after a game on the bench, he threatened Lecce centrally and moved wide to find space on the flanks. He was constantly proactive and seemed free from the pressure that had previously led to frustration and whistles from the fans.
The attacking midfield trio of Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz, supporting Dusan Vlahovic in the 3-4-2-1 formation, functioned exceptionally well for a significant portion of the match.