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Following Juventus’ 2-1 victory over Cremonese in his debut match on the Bianconeri bench, manager Luciano Spalletti singled out Teun Koopmeiners for praise regarding his unfamiliar deployment in the defensive line.
Spalletti opted for a tactical “Spallettata”—a surprise positional shift—by utilizing the Dutch midfielder as a central defender against Cremonese. Koopmeiners previously excelled in a midfield role, but according to the coach, the decision was strategic.
Spalletti explained his thinking, via Gazzetta: “By putting him in that position, I thought our ball circulation would cause more difficulty for Cremonese.”
The move paid dividends, and the coach commended…
