Special return of Perr Schuurs: NEC meets Juventus in Turin

Perr Schuurs is making a temporary return to Turin to play against Juventus with NEC in the Europa League on Thursday evening, after he is back on the pitch following a long rehabilitation. The Limburg defender, who played for city‑mate Torino for many years, sees this as a special return.

“It’s fantastic for me anyway to return as a footballer,” Schuurs says on Wednesday from the studio of. “That it happens in the city where I played for four years and really enjoyed myself, makes it extra special.”

After a long rehabilitation the stopper feels himself back on the pitch. “It feels fantastic, but sometimes still a bit strange,” he admits. “It is still a little awkward at times, but it is progressing very quickly. I feel good tension and am really looking forward to it.”

Recent form and confidence

Last Saturday NEC lost 3-0 to newly promoted SC Cambuur without creating chances. Nevertheless Schuurs believes in a positive result against ‘The Old Lady’. “What is achievable? I think everything.” “Juventus is not in a great shape, I read, so I think we can achieve a good result,” he concludes. The match takes place on Thursday at 19:50. Fans can follow the Juventus versus NEC clash via the hashtag #ZiggoSport #UEL #JUVNEC.