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Giuntoli told Motta: ‘I am ashamed at having chosen you’ In a shock report, Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli told coach Thiago Motta he was ‘ashamed at having chosen you’ for the job. ............ Motta is currently in Portugal for time with his family during the break for international duty, with Igor Tudor expected in Turin this evening to take over. ............ The face to face meeting with Motta and chief Maurizio Scanavino went so badly that Giuntoli even said: “I am ashamed at having chosen you.” It might’ve been an attempt to push Motta into tending his resignation, therefore saving money that Juventus will otherwise have to shell out in order to fire their coach just eight months into the job. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/giuntoli-motta-ashamed-at-having-chosen-you/

Juventus bracing for tactical revolution: How will the team line up under Tudor? Juventus fans can expect a drastically different formation with Igor Tudor taking over from Thiago Motta. ............ Tudor has been identified as the right profile to lead the club’s charge, at least temporarily, and steer them back in the right direction, making sure they finish in the Top 4. However, the Croatian’s arrival will be accompanied by a tactical revolution similar to the one witnessed a year ago when he took over Maurizio Sarri at Lazio. The 46-year-old won’t think twice before implementing his tried-and-trusted 3-4-2-1 formation. So which players will be picked as starters in this tactical system? Federico Gatti will be the favourite to maintain his role at the back, while Pierre Kalulu, Renato Veiga and Lloyd Kelly will be vying for the two other roles. On the flanks, Andrea Cambiaso and Timothy Weah should represent ideal options for the wingback slots. ............ In the middle of the park, Tudor will be looking for physicality, something that Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram can bring, while Weston McKennie represents an alternative option. Teun Koopmeiners could be set for an attacking-midfielder role similar to the one he interpreted in Gian Piero Gasperini’s formation, but Kenan Yildiz and Nico Gonzalez both represent viable options for the two spots behind the striker. Finally, Tudor’s admiration could see Dusan Vlahovic retain his role upfront, or at least get a fair chance to prove himself in his duel against Randal Kolo Muani. Juventus XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio, Gatti, Kalulu, Renato Veiga; Weah, Locatelli, Thuram (McKennie), Cambiaso; Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez (Koopmeiners); Vlahovic (Kolo Muani) . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-bracing-for-tactical-revolution-how-will-the-team-line-up-under-tudor/

Tudor for 9 matches – Who will be the Juventus manager at Club World Cup? Juventus are reportedly preparing to appoint Igor Tudor as their caretaker coach for the rest of the Serie A campaign, but this short-term agreement might not extend to the FIFA Club World Cup. The Bianconeri have already made up their mind regarding Thiago Motta who failed to implement his own style of football this season, and has been overseeing a horrific collapse over the past few weeks. ............ Therefore, several sources in Italian football reveal that Tudor has been identified as the right profile to halt the decline pick up the pieces and try to steer the team back to the Top 4 spots. ............ The Croatian will only be entrusted for the nine remaining fixtures in the Serie A campaign, thus leaving the door open for another managerial change ahead of the Club World Cup which kicks off on June 15th. ............ Napoli boss Antonio Conte and Al-Nassr manager Stefano Pioli remain potential candidates on this front, and even Roberto Mancini could be reconsidered for this role after being shunned in favour of Tudor for the temporary gig. Nevertheless, the Croatian will be hoping to convince the hierarchy with a solid run in the final weeks of the Serie A campaign. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-for-9-matches-who-will-be-the-juventus-manager-at-club-world-cup/

Tudor said Vlahovic better than Osimhen and Juventus have ‘best defender in the world’ Igor Tudor is expected to replace Thiago Motta at Juventus, and the Croatian tactician has already expressed strong opinions on two Bianconeri players: Dusan Vlahovic and Gleison Bremer. ............ Tudor will be tasked with getting a top-four finish in Serie A and has already explained his stance on two Juventus players, Vlahovic and Bremer. Back in 2022, when he was in charge of Verona, he was asked whether Victor Osimhen was the best striker in Serie A, but he replied: “No, he’s a strong player, but the strongest is Vlahovic. He’s one of the best.” ............ Vlahovic is Juventus’ best scorer this season, but he’s lost his starting spot at the Allianz Stadium since January when the Bianconeri signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG. Vlahovic has scored 14 goals in 34 matches this term and has only started one Serie A game in 2025. Brazilian defender Bremer is another player Tudor thinks very highly of. ............ Tudor, however, is unlikely to rely on Bremer this season. The Brazilian centre-back is recovering from a knee injury and is not expected to return to action before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-vlahovic-better-osimhen-best-defender/

How Thiago Motta’s Juventus project failed in less than 300 days Thiago Motta’s stint at Juventus lasted less than 300 days: here’s how his project at the Allianz Stadium failed and why he may not be the only one to pay a high price for a depressing season. Juventus announced Motta’s appointment on June 12, 2024, and 284 days later, the ex-Italy international is practically sure to be sacked and replaced by Igor Tudor. Juventus were eliminated from the Champions League and Coppa Italia by PSV and Empoli and are currently one point below fourth-placed Bologna in Serie A. The Bianconeri have conceded seven goals and scored none in Motta’s last two games in charge, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Juventus had had an unconvincing start to the season, getting way too many draws, but at least they had not lost a league match until January 25, 2025, when they suffered a 2-1 away defeat at Napoli. Victories over Manchester City and RB Leipzig in the first part of the season appeared to suggest that Juventus’ glass was half full despite being pretty far from the leading Serie A group, Inter, Napoli, and Atalanta. The win in Leipzig in October was particularly meaningful as Juventus showed an attitude they had never had in recent years. ............ Motta and Juventus’ glass really started to dry up at the beginning of 2025 when the Old Lady was eliminated from the Supercoppa Italia semis by a Milan side that had appointed Sergio Conceiçao just a few days earlier. Internal disagreements with a dressing room leader like Danilo and the reluctance to give Nicolò Fagioli consistent playing time led to the players’ exit in January. Danilo’s departure left Juventus without an experienced figure inside the dressing room after Wojciech Szczęsny and Federico Chiesa were given their marching orders during the summer. The lack of leaders was also reflected by the fact that Motta didn’t choose a captain until the new year, when Danilo’s exit led to Manuel Locatelli receiving the armband. ............ Motta insisted that Juventus had “many leaders” inside the dressing room, but, in truth, he felt like the only legitimate Juventus commander and ultimately paid a high price for it. Not all players were happy with how Danilo and Fagioli had been treated, and more discontent emerged in the second part of the campaign. The most obvious example is Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus’ leading scorer, who has only started one Serie A match since the start of 2025 and following Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move from PSG. Vlahovic and Motta argued during the break of Juventus-Milan in the Supercoppa in January, and the Serbian forward has only played 455 minutes in 2025, starting just four games across all competitions, twice when Kolo Muani was unavailable. The real troubles began in the new year when draws turned into defeats rather than victories. ............ Tactical confusion dominated Juventus’ games across the last month, and this week’s meetings, first between Motta and Cristiano Giuntoli and then between the Juventus management and club owner John Elkann, led to Motta’s sacking even if Giuntoli had confirmed the trust in the coach only a week earlier. The 52 points earned by Motta in 29 Serie A matches are the worst Juventus result in the last 13 years and their 4-0 defeat against Atalanta was Juventus’ heaviest home loss since 1967. ............ Motta will pay the highest price for now, and while Igor Tudor will be tasked with turning the situation around in the last nine games of the season, others may be held accountable for a depressing season that will surely end without trophies and can only be partially saved with a top-four finish. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/how-motta-project-failed-less-300-days/

Why Juventus will appoint Igor Tudor instead of Roberto Mancini Juventus have reportedly decided in favour of appointing Igor Tudor as a replacement for Thiago Motta rather than Roberto Mancini. At this stage, Motta’s expected sacking can be deemed the worst-kept secret in Turin. Many believe the 42-year-old is already a deadman walking at Continassa, as the hierarchy has already decided to wield the axe, with only the official confirmation missing. ............ Over the past few days, there have been great speculations over the identity of the manager who would take over at the Allianz Stadium for the rest of the season (and possibly beyond). Several sources have identified Mancini as the primary candidate for the role. ............ But Tudor has been deemed the right profile, especially due to his willingness to sign a temporary contract. As the source explains, this aspect proved decisive, as the management would like to appoint a caretaker coach before reflecting on his future at the end of the season. On the contrary, Mancini was hoping for some guarantees regarding the future. Tudor was a robust defender who represented Juventus at the pinnacle of his playing career, and also served as Andre Pirlo’s assistant manager during the 2020/21 campaign. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-juventus-will-appoint-igor-tudor-instead-of-roberto-mancini/

Juventus set to fire Thiago Motta; Igor Tudor the likely short-term replacement It appears we could very well be on the cusp of a weekend of major change at Juventus. That is a result of Saturday night’s news drop from multiple outlets within the Italia media contingent that reported it’s only a matter of time before Thiago Motta is officially dismissed as manager at Juventus. ............ The man who is the leader in the clubhouse to replace Motta on a short-term caretaker basis through the rest of the 2024-25 season is Igor Tudor, who has accepted the terms of joining Juventus in this kind of role. Tudor will also reportedly have an option in his contract to stay on for the 2025-26 season, although the conditions of that are still unknown. ............ Parting ways with Motta now will not come cheap for a Juventus squad that is very much in need of making the Champions League next season simply from a financial standpoint. It will cost Juventus in the neighborhood of €15 million to part ways with Motta and his coaching staff. Motta, who signed a three-year contract with Juventus, reportedly earns €5 million per season. But over the last 24 hours, things have certainly accelerated from “meetings are happening and evaluations are continuing” to basically where we are now, with Motta’s tenure at Juventus very much looking over and somebody like Tudor set to be the man to try and get this club qualified for the Champions League during the final nine games of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/23/24391924/juventus-thiago-motta-igor-tudor-cristiano-giuntoli-2025-serie-a-team-management-rumors

The most likely Motta replacement if he is sacked before end of the season Juventus are reportedly inclined to wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on Thiago Motta’s future, which means the manager will have several upcoming games to prove he is the right man for the job. While the Bianconeri are not entirely pleased with the lack of progress shown by the team this season, they still hold hope that Motta can turn things around before the campaign concludes. ............ If the team’s poor form persists after the international break, Juventus could be forced to part ways with Motta. In that eventuality, Igor Tudor is likely to be appointed as the interim manager for the remainder of the season. Tudor’s managerial career has seen him spend relatively short periods in his last two roles, but he managed to achieve respectable results during his time at both Olympique Marseille and Lazio. While Juventus are not considering him for a permanent managerial position, the club would bring him in to steady the ship and guide the team to secure a Champions League spot for next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-most-likely-motta-replacement-if-he-is-sacked-before-end-of-the-season/

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Igor Tudor il nuovo mister della Juventus! Bentornato Igor!

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Why Juventus will appoint Igor Tudor instead of Roberto Mancini Juventus have reportedly decided in favour of appointing Igor Tudor as a replacement for Thiago Motta rather than Roberto Mancini. At this stage, Motta’s expected sacking can be deemed the worst-kept secret in Turin. Many believe the 42-year-old is already a deadman walking at Continassa, as the hierarchy has already decided to wield the axe, with only the official confirmation missing. ............ Over the past few days, there have been great speculations over the identity of the manager who would take over at the Allianz Stadium for the rest of the season (and possibly beyond). Several sources have identified Mancini as the primary candidate for the role. ............ But Tudor has been deemed the right profile, especially due to his willingness to sign a temporary contract. As the source explains, this aspect proved decisive, as the management would like to appoint a caretaker coach before reflecting on his future at the end of the season. On the contrary, Mancini was hoping for some guarantees regarding the future. Tudor was a robust defender who represented Juventus at the pinnacle of his playing career, and also served as Andre Pirlo’s assistant manager during the 2020/21 campaign. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-juventus-will-appoint-igor-tudor-instead-of-roberto-mancini/

Juventus set to fire Thiago Motta; Igor Tudor the likely short-term replacement It appears we could very well be on the cusp of a weekend of major change at Juventus. That is a result of Saturday night’s news drop from multiple outlets within the Italia media contingent that reported it’s only a matter of time before Thiago Motta is officially dismissed as manager at Juventus. ............ The man who is the leader in the clubhouse to replace Motta on a short-term caretaker basis through the rest of the 2024-25 season is Igor Tudor, who has accepted the terms of joining Juventus in this kind of role. Tudor will also reportedly have an option in his contract to stay on for the 2025-26 season, although the conditions of that are still unknown. ............ Parting ways with Motta now will not come cheap for a Juventus squad that is very much in need of making the Champions League next season simply from a financial standpoint. It will cost Juventus in the neighborhood of €15 million to part ways with Motta and his coaching staff. Motta, who signed a three-year contract with Juventus, reportedly earns €5 million per season. But over the last 24 hours, things have certainly accelerated from “meetings are happening and evaluations are continuing” to basically where we are now, with Motta’s tenure at Juventus very much looking over and somebody like Tudor set to be the man to try and get this club qualified for the Champions League during the final nine games of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/23/24391924/juventus-thiago-motta-igor-tudor-cristiano-giuntoli-2025-serie-a-team-management-rumors

When Juventus players expected Motta to be sacked Juventus players are reportedly shocked that Thiago Motta is still in charge, as many of them are currently away on international duty. The Bianconeri have endured a disastrous spell, suffering humiliating defeats in their last two matches—7-0 across losses to Atalanta and Fiorentina—without managing to score a single goal. Such performances are unacceptable for a club of Juve’s stature, and many expected swift action from the board. ............ Several Juve players were convinced that Motta would be sacked immediately after the Fiorentina defeat. The dressing room anticipated a managerial change, and the decision to retain him has left some of them surprised. ............ Despite the uncertainty, Motta remains in charge, at least for now. Most reports suggest that his fate is already sealed, and even a victory against Genoa might not be enough to save his job. The club seems to be delaying his dismissal for financial reasons, with reports indicating that sacking him in April would be less costly. However, the real concern for Juventus is the attitude of the players. If the squad has already lost faith in their manager, performances are unlikely to improve. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/when-juventus-players-expected-motta-to-be-sacked/

Juventus could make a swap deal to bring Osimhen to Turin Juventus has set its sights on Victor Osimhen as a marquee signing for the summer, and the Bianconeri are determined to do everything possible to secure the Nigerian striker’s signature. Landing a key player from Napoli is never an easy task, given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Historically, the Partenopei have been reluctant to sell their top talents to Juventus, and there have even been rumours of anti-Juve clauses being inserted into contracts to prevent such moves. However, the upcoming transfer window could see this rivalry put to the test once again, as Juve ramps up its pursuit of Osimhen. ............ An unexpected opportunity could open the door for a potential deal. Napoli has reportedly set its sights on Federico Gatti, a player who has developed into a reliable defender for Juventus. With Antonio Conte keen to bolster his defensive options at Napoli, there is growing speculation that the two clubs could explore a swap deal involving Gatti and Osimhen. ............ A straight swap might not be feasible, given Osimhen’s high market value, but Juventus could look to structure a deal that involves additional cash or other incentives. Such an arrangement would allow Napoli to reinforce their defence while providing Juventus with the elite striker they need to challenge for major honours next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-could-make-a-swap-deal-to-bring-osimhen-to-turin/

Juventus could make a swap deal to bring Osimhen to Turin Juventus has set its sights on Victor Osimhen as a marquee signing for the summer, and the Bianconeri are determined to do everything possible to secure the Nigerian striker’s signature. Landing a key player from Napoli is never an easy task, given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Historically, the Partenopei have been reluctant to sell their top talents to Juventus, and there have even been rumours of anti-Juve clauses being inserted into contracts to prevent such moves. However, the upcoming transfer window could see this rivalry put to the test once again, as Juve ramps up its pursuit of Osimhen. ............ An unexpected opportunity could open the door for a potential deal. Napoli has reportedly set its sights on Federico Gatti, a player who has developed into a reliable defender for Juventus. With Antonio Conte keen to bolster his defensive options at Napoli, there is growing speculation that the two clubs could explore a swap deal involving Gatti and Osimhen. ............ A straight swap might not be feasible, given Osimhen’s high market value, but Juventus could look to structure a deal that involves additional cash or other incentives. Such an arrangement would allow Napoli to reinforce their defence while providing Juventus with the elite striker they need to challenge for major honours next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-could-make-a-swap-deal-to-bring-osimhen-to-turin/

How realistic is it that Juventus will make the top four this season? Thiago Motta guided Bologna to Champions League qualification last season, and following Juventus’ recent defeat to Fiorentina, his former club has now overtaken them in the Serie A table. For a club of Juventus’ stature, securing a place in the Champions League is an absolute necessity. However, their current league position after 29 matches is far from ideal. ............ Following the international break, Juventus will host Genoa before travelling to face AS Roma. They will then take on Lecce and Parma in what will be a crucial run of games. Historically, AS Roma would be expected to provide the toughest challenge in this stretch of fixtures. However, Juventus’ inconsistency under Motta makes it difficult to trust them to secure victories, even against teams they would typically be expected to beat. To secure a top-four finish, Juventus will likely need to win at least seven of their remaining nine league matches. This will also require those below them in the table to fail to match their results. Anything less than this target could spell trouble for the Old Lady, leaving them at risk of missing out on Champions League football next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-realistic-is-it-that-juventus-will-make-the-top-four-this-season/

Giuntoli’s job also at risk if Juve don’t qualify for the Champions League With how Juventus went into the international break, seeing the rumor mill turned into overdrive has not been a very surprising development. It’s two weeks to speculate and potentially set things up for Juve’s return to the field next Saturday, March 29, against Genoa — a game that has already been described as the potential final game for manager Thiago Motta. But what about the man who hired him? Juventus’ Champions League future will end up being a huge factor in the job status of Chief Football Officer Cristiano Giuntoli, who has a contract that runs through 2028. If Juve don’t qualify for Europe’s premier club competition, then Giuntoli’s job will certainly be at risk as the club continues to evaluate all options following a 2024-25 season that has not gone according to play for both the man who has constructed this roster and the one in charge of putting together the starting lineup each matchday. Basically: “If Motta is at risk today due to an understandable reflection by the management, it seems equally clear that Giuntoli — head of the sports area — is under discussion as the person responsible for the project.” ............ Juventus’ game against Genoa next weekend could be the final one Motta coaches in Turin if he does not get a positive result, with former Juve defender Igor Tudor reportedly the top candidate to take over in a caretaker role for the rest of the season. ............ That falls on the man who ended up signing them just as much — if not more — than the man who Giuntoli hired to manage the team. As much as we hear about “the project,” he is the man who has put all of this together, and that means potentially missing out on the Champions League next season after all this expenditure would be a major hinderance to Juventus’ immediate and long-term future. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/21/24391073/juventus-cristiano-giuntoli-thiago-motta-2025-serie-a-champions-league-team-management

Genoa star expects a very angry Juventus when both clubs meet Juventus’ next match after the international break will be against Genoa, and it is a fixture that they absolutely must win. The Bianconeri have been struggling with their form recently, having disappointingly lost their last two matches. In those games, they conceded seven goals in total while failing to score a single one. This poor run of results has put a serious dent in their title ambitions, and while winning the league now seems unlikely, finishing inside the top four in Serie A is still very much within their reach. The importance of securing a spot in the Champions League for next season cannot be overstated. Missing out on Europe’s premier competition could have significant financial and sporting repercussions for Juventus, making the upcoming match against Genoa even more crucial. The team knows that they cannot afford to slip up again, especially against a side like Genoa, who will be motivated to cause an upset. Genoa’s Ruslan Malinovskyi spoke about the upcoming fixture, stating, “Against Juventus, it will be a difficult challenge because the last games they lost can create something for better or for worse, they could be very angry. We will have to be 100% and play a great game to win something.” ............ The players are aware that the fans and the club expect a strong reaction following their recent setbacks, including a humiliating loss to Atalanta and they will need to deliver a performance that reflects the magnitude of this match. A loss to Genoa would be unacceptable, and there would be no valid excuse for failing to win. ............ The team needs to regain their confidence and momentum if they are to finish the season on a high. The match against Genoa presents an opportunity for Juventus to bounce back. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/genoa-star-expects-a-very-angry-juventus-when-both-clubs-meet/

The most likely Motta replacement if he is sacked before end of the season Juventus are reportedly inclined to wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on Thiago Motta’s future, which means the manager will have several upcoming games to prove he is the right man for the job. While the Bianconeri are not entirely pleased with the lack of progress shown by the team this season, they still hold hope that Motta can turn things around before the campaign concludes. ............ If the team’s poor form persists after the international break, Juventus could be forced to part ways with Motta. In that eventuality, Igor Tudor is likely to be appointed as the interim manager for the remainder of the season. Tudor’s managerial career has seen him spend relatively short periods in his last two roles, but he managed to achieve respectable results during his time at both Olympique Marseille and Lazio. While Juventus are not considering him for a permanent managerial position, the club would bring him in to steady the ship and guide the team to secure a Champions League spot for next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-most-likely-motta-replacement-if-he-is-sacked-before-end-of-the-season/

Former Belgian national team coach linked to Juventus job Domenico Tedesco is another manager who has been linked with a move to Juventus as a potential replacement for Thiago Motta. The former midfielder, who has struggled to get the best out of his squad, now seems like a “dead man walking” at Juventus, with many believing he will likely be axed when this season concludes. If results do not improve in the coming weeks, Juventus may not even wait until the summer to part ways with the ex-Bologna boss. ............ Tedesco, who was recently the manager of Belgium, would likely prefer to forget his tenure with the national team, as it was not a successful spell for him. Despite this, Tedesco could be the next Juventus coach, even discussing potential formations he might use at the club. However, his time in charge of Belgium left much to be desired, and this raises serious questions about his suitability for Juventus, a club with high expectations. ............ Juventus, currently struggling to find consistency, needs a coach who has been very successful in recent years to lead the team. Experimenting with another manager who has failed to make a significant impact in another role might not be the wisest decision, especially when the club’s ambitions remain high. The Bianconeri require a manager who can hit the ground running and immediately improve results. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-belgian-national-team-coach-linked-to-juventus-job/