Thiago Motta smiles at suggestions Juventus are in the Scudetto race after closing the gap to six points, while he ‘always defended’ Teun Koopmeiners after the goal to beat Verona 2-0.There is a

With Verona known as a club that frequently sells its top talents, Juventus should not encounter significant obstacles in securing his signature ahead of next season. If the deal goes through, Coppola could be another promising addition to a squad being built around Motta’s long-term vision.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta was pleased with Teun Koopmeiners' performance in victory over Hellas Verona. The Dutchman, who has struggled for form in his first season with Juve, scored in last night's 2-0 win. Motta said, "He is an important player for us who can occupy many roles because he has physical and technical qualities.