Juventus is facing challenges ahead of their match against Lazio, with winger Teun Koopmeiners still a doubt due to concerns about his ability to breathe comfortably after a rib injury. While he has been training with a protective device, his participation remains uncertain. Meanwhile, another Juventus winger is pushing hard to regain fitness, adding to the team’s hopes for a strong performance this weekend. If Koopmeiners cannot play, Juventus will look to either Kenan Yildiz or Douglas Luiz to fill the gap in the advanced midfield role.
Juventus Winger Pushing Hard to Be Fit for Lazio Clash
Juventus winger Timothy Weah is focused on regaining his peak fitness to be ready for Saturday’s match against Lazio.
The 24-year-old kicked off the season strongly, delivering an assist and netting a goal on the opening day against Como, but suffered an injury just before halftime.
The American recovered from the injury and came on as a substitute in three matches before experiencing an ankle issue.
However, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports through IlBianconero that Weah is determined to recover in time for this weekend’s match against Lazio.
The former Lille player understands that this is a great opportunity to demonstrate his value to the team, particularly with Nico Gonzalez sidelined due to injury and Francisco Conceicao facing a suspension.
As the pink newspaper reports, Thiago Motta provided a three-day break from Friday to Sunday for the players who stayed at Continassa during the international break.
According to the pink newspaper, Thiago Motta granted a three-day rest from Friday to Sunday for the players who remained at Continassa during the international break.
If the New York City native can recover from his injury before Saturday, he may be the top choice to start on the right wing, especially given the limited options available.
Motta will also be without Teun Koopmeiners, who has a fractured rib. Meanwhile, Weah’s teammate Weston McKennie returned early from international duty and will undergo medical tests due to concerns about a potential muscle strain.
Why Koopmeiners Is Still a Doubt for Juventus
Juventus are optimistic about having Teun Koopmeiners fit for this weekend’s return to domestic action, but the Netherlands international remains uncertain for Saturday’s match against Lazio, even though he has been training with a special carbon protector around his ribs.
Koopmeiners, who transferred to Juventus for €50m in the summer, departed the Netherlands national team camp at the beginning of the international break due to discomfort in his abdominal region.
Juventus confirmed that he sustained a fracture in one of his ribs, but they have since announced that he has returned to training after being fitted with a special protective device.
Why Koopmeiners Remains a Doubt for Juventus
Luca Stefanini, head of Juventus’ medical staff, recently stated that Koopmeiners’ return will depend on the amount of pain he experiences leading up to the game.
However, it’s not solely the pain from his rib injury that raises concerns about Koopmeiners’ participation in the Lazio match. His ability to breathe comfortably following the recent injury is also a significant factor. This aspect is crucial, as any discomfort while breathing could impact his overall performance and effectiveness on the pitch.
If Koopmeiners is unable to take the field this weekend, Juventus is optimistic about having him back in time for their Champions League clash against VfB Stuttgart next Tuesday. The coaching staff will closely monitor his recovery to ensure he is fit for that critical match. In the event that he cannot play against Lazio, it is likely that either Kenan Yildiz or Douglas Luiz will step in to fill the advanced midfield role. Both players have shown promise and could provide the necessary support to maintain the team’s performance in his absence.
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