Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners ‘can’t be comfortable’ after scoring a brace in opposition to Galatasaray because the Bianconeri slumped to a 5-2 loss away at Galatasaray within the Champions League.
Juventus suffered a within the first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off on Tuesday.
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Koopmeiners’ feedback after Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 17: Lloyd Kelly and Pierre Kalulu rejoice after Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus (obscured) scored their sides first purpose through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray A.S. and Juventus at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Burak Kara/Getty Photos)
Koopmeiners scored his first targets this season and his first two within the Champions League earlier than the break, giving Juventus a 2-1 lead.
“I feel we performed a great first half; we scored two nice targets. We stated within the dressing room that we needed to preserve the ball possession longer, however the best way the second half went was not good,” the Dutch midfielder informed
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“We should take a look at the movies and know that there’s a brand new recreation subsequent week.”
Juan Cabal was despatched off within the second half, after barely 20 minutes from his introduction, whereas Gleison Bremer suffered a suspected muscle damage within the
The decider can be performed in Turin on Wednesday subsequent week.
“We should enhance and rating three targets no less than; it’s simple,” stated the Juventus midfielder.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 17: Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus celebrates scoring his workforce’s first purpose with teammates through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray A.S. and Juventus at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Burak Kara/Getty Photos)
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“I began nicely with this coach, I scored two necessary targets within the first half, however I can’t be comfortable. As a result of nothing issues whenever you take a look at the second half. We scored twice, however we’d like no less than three within the subsequent one.
“I really feel nicely on this place. I feel I can contribute with targets. I informed myself I needed to rating extra targets. I did it within the first half, however we needed to do extra within the second.”
Juventus have misplaced three of their final 4 video games throughout all competitions, drawing as soon as, and conceding 13 targets within the course of.
Juventus’ subsequent recreation can be at dwelling in opposition to Como in Serie A this coming Saturday.