Juventus win at AZ as Spalletti praise their authority
New CEO Giovanni Carnevali set out Juventus' rebuild: restore belonging, add scouting, strengthen youth and Italian identity, with reports saying about €100m could fund signings.
Koopmeiners scored as Juventus beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1, then teased brother Peer mid-match. He called it a 'beautiful evening' and joked their nervous father retreated to the car.
Mauro Icardi wants to return to Italy and was open to joining Juventus in January before the move collapsed. The free agent has also offered himself to Inter and Lazio.
Kolo Muani and Koopmeiners led Juventus to an efficient 2-1 win at AZ Alkmaar, with Vicario, Lucumi and Sarr also praised after a late scare from Meerdink.
Spalletti urged Juventus to repeat the ‘positive signs’ from beating Napoli against AZ Alkmaar, warning anything less would mean going ‘back to square one’.
Statistical preview of Fiorentina-Juventus, with focus on the Viola's recent improvement before Juventus' next Serie A test.
Spalletti defended Juventus after the 2-1 win at AZ, praising their courage and authority, while warning they should have scored a third and must avoid hesitation in defence.
Juventus won 2-1 at AZ Alkmaar as Teun Koopmeiners scored against his hometown club and Randal Kolo Muani added a second, before a late scare from Mexx Meerdink.
Federico Gatti said he ‘need[s] to play’ to regain full fitness after Juventus beat AZ 2-1, and warned they do not always make the most of Kolo Muani’s athleticism.
