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Teun Koopmeiners, the Juventus midfielder who has been recently repurposed as a left centre-back under new manager Luciano Spalletti, has confirmed he is enjoying the positional shift, saying he “feels comfortable” in the defensive role.
The Dutch international’s comments, made to DAZN and reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, came shortly after the Derby della Mole stalemate. This marked Koopmeiners’ third game since being deployed in this new defensive capacity, and he is quickly making a mark with his composure and ball-playing abilities from the back.
When asked about his responsibilities, Koopmeiners confirmed that Spalletti grants him significant licence to influence the game…
