Director Giorgio Chiellini assures Dusan Vlahovic ‘shall be a Juventus participant till June 2026,’ and hopes Teun Koopmeiners can ‘achieve confidence’ towards Atalanta at this time.
It kicks off on the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT).
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Each these sides are nonetheless unbeaten in Serie A to this point this season, however the Bianconeri have been leaking targets and dropped factors for the primary time within the 1-1 draw away to Verona.
They’ve additionally not crushed Atalanta on this fixture since March 2018, managing simply two attracts within the final seven conferences right here.
Contemplating Napoli have a really troublesome journey to face Milan on Sunday, this is a chance for Juventus to shut on the leaders.
Chiellini on Vlahovic and Koopmeiners standing at Juventus
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Dusan Vlahovic #9 of Juventus FC in the course of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester Metropolis FC at Tenting World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Picture by Dan Mullan/Getty Photographs)
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“I’m taking a look at an important 90 minutes. We managed to coach effectively and get well this week, however Atalanta are a giant take a look at and in recent times we haven’t crushed them right here, so we want an amazing efficiency,”
There are some , together with Teun Koopmeiners in midfield towards his former membership somewhat than Manuel Locatelli. Is that this his function, after he was used as a trequartista final season?
“Koop is a midfielder, so towards Inter he performed in a barely completely different function, however with Atalanta he must create motion. We’ve acquired 4 midfielders, they’re alternating for the roles, and we hope this recreation can assist him achieve some confidence, as he actually wants it,” added Chiellini.
LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Former Juventus and Italian nationwide staff defender Giorgio Chiellini arrives on the airport previous to the official FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Picture by Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)
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Vlahovic is on the bench, having scored all his targets to this point this season as an alternative, however with a contract that expires on the finish of this marketing campaign, will the striker be offered in January?
“It is extremely simple, Vlahovic shall be a Juventus participant till June 30 2026, so what we’re studying is surreal,” replied Chiellini.
“Vlahovic will not be transferring, he’s a Juventus participant, and we hope he does effectively in these video games. He’s coaching effectively, has a wonderful angle and is exhibiting that on the pitch.”