Perr Schuurs Left on the Bench by Juventus

Juventus manager Perr Schuurs was not in the starting lineup for the team's match against NEC, according to Voetbal International. The 26-year-old defender was left out of the starting XI and only came on as a substitute in the second half.

Interviews & Profiles · 2026-09-18 01:04:52

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Schuurs' absence from the starting lineup was a surprise, given his recent performances for NEC. However, he was realistic about his chances of starting, saying "I knew it wasn't realistic to start in this kind of game." He had played 45 minutes in NEC's previous match against Excelsior, which was a significant amount of time for him.

Voetbal International reports that Schuurs was left on the bench as Juventus dominated the match, scoring three goals in the first 10 minutes. Schuurs acknowledged that NEC's performance was not up to par, saying "We knew they were going to do this, and we have ourselves to blame." He also praised the NEC supporters, saying "It was fantastic to see how much support they gave us."

Perr Schuurs Left on the Bench by Juventus

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