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The most embarrassing Juventus results under Thiago Motta This season has been particularly challenging for Juventus, defined largely by their inability to secure victories against opponents they would typically be expected to defeat. ............ Juventus vs Atalanta Juventus’ humiliating 4-0 home defeat to Atalanta was a defining moment in their season, sealing Thiago Motta’s fate. ............ Juventus vs Empoli (Coppa Italia) Juventus’ Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Empoli stands out as one of the most painful moments of the season. ............ Juventus vs Venezia A 2-2 draw against Venezia was another frustrating result, particularly because Juventus had initially taken the lead. ............ Lecce vs Juventus Juventus’ inability to close out matches was again evident in their 1-1 draw against Lecce. Conceding an equaliser in the 93rd minute not only cost them valuable points but also reinforced the perception that this Juve side cannot be relied upon to see out victories. ............ Juventus vs Parma Juventus’ 2-2 draw with Parma was yet another match in which they failed to impose themselves. From the 49th minute onwards, the score remained level, yet despite having over 40 minutes to find a winner, the Bianconeri were unable to break the deadlock. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-most-embarrassing-juventus-results-under-thiago-motta/

Breaking: Juventus officially sack Thiago Motta, appoint Igor Tudor Juventus have announced the sacking of Thiago Motta who has been replaced by Igor Tudor until the end of the season. The news has been in the air over the past 24 hours, as the club’s directors have decided to take action following several days of discussion. ............ “Juventus FC announce that Thiago Motta has been relieved of his duties as Men’s First Team coach,” reads the club’s official statement. “The club would like to thank Thiago Motta and all of his staff for their professionalism and for the work they have carried out in recent months with passion and dedication. The club wish them the best of luck for the future.” ............ “Juventus FC also announce that the Men’s First Team will now be led by Igor Tudor, who will take charge of his first training session tomorrow, Monday, 24 March.” This will be the Croatian’s third spell in Turin, having played for the club during his heyday between 1998 and 2007 an then serving as Andrea Pirlo’s assistant coach during the 2020/21 season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/breaking-juventus-officially-sack-thiago-motta-appoint-igor-tudor/

“Everyone was against him” – Why Igor Tudor left Marseille & Lazio Juventus are preparing to appoint Igor Tudor as caretaker coach, but the Croatian’s last two managerial experiences are raising a few concerns amongst the club’s supporters. ............ Afterwards, he enjoyed a solid campaign as Hellas Verona’s head coach which earned him a major step up to Olympique Marseille. But despite yielding solid results and finishing third in Ligue 1, Tudor still decided to leave the French club. For his part, OM president Pablo Longaria reflected on the manager’s decision while acknowledging the difficulties he endured during his time at Velodrome. “I wouldn’t wish what Igor suffered on my worst enemy”. “He found himself at a club where everyone was against him, from the inside and outside. ............ Tudor then took over from Maurizio Sarri when the latter resigned from Lazio in March 2024, but he only lasted at the club for three months before agreeing on a mutual termination with Claudio Lotito. The reason behind this decision was the Croatian’s desire to revamp the squad by replacing 10 players! ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/everyone-was-against-him-why-igor-tudor-left-marseille-lazio/

Di Marzio reveals key clause in Juventus agreement with Igor Tudor Igor Tudor will soon be handed the reins at Juventus on a temporarily basis, but he might end up dwelling in Turin longer than expected. Over the past 24 hours or so, almost every major news source in Italian football has confirmed that the Bianconeri have decided to wield the axe on Thiago Motta’s tenure. For his part, Tudor is expected to arrive in Turin in the coming hours to sign a three-month contract. In fact, the sources insist the Croatian’s willingness to accept a short-term deal was an integral factor in the club’s decision, as the directors didn’t want a long-term commitment at this stage, preferring to keep their options open for the summer. So according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the 46-year-old is now all set to sign a three-month deal as he’ll try to halt the club’s horrific fall and inspire a revival. The source also expects Tudor’s compatriot and former assistant at Lazio, Ivan Javorcic, to join the technical staff. ............ Tudor’s contract will include a renewal option that can be triggered in case the manager succeeds in landing a spot in next season’s edition of the Champions League. ............ Juventus currently sit 5th in the standings after being usurped by Bologna following their woeful beatdowns at the hands of Atalanta and Fiorentina. Moreover, Lazio are still breathing down their neck, while the revived Roma could emerge as a Dark Horse in the race. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-marzio-reveals-key-clause-in-juventus-agreement-with-igor-tudor/

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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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/