Igor Tudor

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Did Tudor’s changes ruin Juventus chance of beating Lazio?

 

 

 

Igor Tudor has been relieved of his duties at Juventus after failing to arrest the club’s slide as the Bianconeri continue to struggle in the current season. The team have now endured eight consecutive games without a victory, a concerning sequence for a squad that began the campaign with aspirations of challenging for the title. ............

 

Tudor began the season with a relatively settled squad, which initially produced positive results. However, as the team’s fortunes waned, he increasingly experimented with his selections, making multiple changes to the side that was defeated by Real Madrid in midweek and continuing to adjust the line-up during the subsequent match against Lazio. This approach, while intended to improve performance, appeared to create confusion within the squad and undermined the team’s cohesion.

 

Giovanni Capuano has suggested that Tudor’s frequent tinkering may have contributed to Juventus’ inability to secure points, as the players struggled to adapt to constant adjustments. He commented: “Stats in hand, Juventus should have taken something home from the Olimpico. The match, however, was a celebration of passion and confusion, with Tudor assembling and dismantling his team in a desperate search for a goal that has been missing for 394 minutes.” ............

 

Tudor’s brief tenure at Juventus highlights the challenges of managing a club with high expectations and limited tolerance for extended poor form. His intentions to resolve the team’s scoring issues and improve results were clear, yet the constant reshuffling of the squad may have hindered rather than helped. Juventus’ management ultimately concluded that a change was necessary to provide the team with fresh direction and renewed stability. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/did-tudors-changes-ruin-juventus-chance-of-beating-lazio/

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Juventus set for key meeting with Luciano Spalletti on Tuesday

 

 

 

Juventus are moving aggressively in their search for a new manager following the sacking of Igor Tudor, with Luciano Spalletti firmly established as their primary target. ............

 

The Bianconeri hierarchy has already held intensive talks with the former Italy and Napoli coach over the last few hours. The discussions are moving toward a crucial stage, with a key meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday). ............

 

The appointment needs to be secured rapidly as caretaker manager Massimo Brambilla is unlikely to lead the team for the midweek fixture against Udinese.

 

Spalletti has opened up to the possibility of managing Juve, who have offered a contract until June 2026 with an automatic renewal if the club reaches the Champions League. ............

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Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2025/juventus-set-for-key-meeting-with-luciano-spalletti-on-tuesday/

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Juventus set to meet Spalletti today

 

 

 

Juventus director Damien Comolli is set to meet with ex-Italy coach Luciano Spalletti today to offer him a contract as a replacement for Igor Tudor. ............

 

The Bianconeri have gone eight consecutive games without victories and have not scored a goal in the last four matches.

 

Spalletti, a Napoli Scudetto winner in 2022-23, has been without a team since June, when he was sacked by the Italian federation. ............

 

Spalletti will be offered a contract until the end of the season, with an option to extend in case of Champions League qualification.

 

Spalletti has rejected offers from Saudi and Turkish clubs and is eager to accept the Juventus job. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-set-to-meet-spalletti-today/

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Spalletti opens up about Juventus job: ‘Whoever replaces Tudor will be lucky’

 

 

 

Luciano Spalletti opens up about rumours linking him with the Juventus job, saying that ‘whoever will replace Igor Tudor will be lucky.’

 

Spalletti is the leading candidate for the Juventus job, as multiple sources in Italy claim that he and Bianconeri director Damien Comolli will sit down today to discuss contract details with him today. ............

 

“I feel well, I wait with serenity. I have the ambition to set things right,” the ex-Italy coach said.

 

“I can only speak highly of Tudor, a serious and passionate person. Whoever will replace him will be lucky because he’ll find a well-trained team.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-job-lucky-replaces-tudor/

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Capello: ‘Tudor pays for everyone’ but Spalletti ideal for Juventus

 

 

 

Fabio Capello refuses to solely blame Igor Tudor for Juventus’ poor results as he feels the Croatian tactician has paid ‘for everyone’ and believes Luciano Spalletti is an ideal candidate for the job at the Allianz Stadium. ............

 

“Tudor pays for everyone. At Juventus, eight matches without a win and three consecutive defeats are too many, but the responsibility doesn’t lie solely with the coach,” Capello said.

 

“The original sin was the half-hearted trust the club placed in Tudor. Last summer, the directors looked at other coaches too, and only late did they confirm Igor by renewing his contract. Players can sense these things and look for excuses in such situations. But the real question is: Did Tudor build his team, or did somebody else?

 

“I’m not entirely sure who’s really in charge at the club,” Capello continued.

 

“Certainly, someone with Giorgio Chiellini’s experience and stature would be useful alongside the team, just like Paolo Maldini was for Pioli’s title-winning Milan. Chiellini, however, seems to be busy with political and institutional matters.” ............

 

“I’ve always liked Tudor’s communication style,” he said.

 

“When he spoke about the lack of top players, he was right. That’s the problem for Italian football in general, not just for Juventus.

 

“It’s not like it used to be. Nowadays, top players rarely choose Serie A. As a result, the clubs are forced to rely on reinforcements who can help, but not all of them can handle the pressure that comes with playing for the biggest teams.” ............

 

“Luciano is a coach of great quality and experience; he’s already managed top clubs and won. After the disappointment with Italy, he’ll have a desire for redemption inside him that could be an added value in a situation like this,” noted Capello.

 

“What could be better than restarting from a historic and prestigious club like Juventus? Spalletti has the right charisma to lift the Bianconeri back up. Paradoxically, the most positive aspect is the standings. Despite a poor start, Juventus are only six points behind leaders Napoli and Roma. ............

 

Capello, however, warned that: “if you don’t have superstars like Messi or Yamal, players who can score on their own, you need to get the ball into the box for your forwards.

 

“Even a phenomenon like Haaland needs to be supplied. Beyond Spalletti’s ability, you need midfielders and quality players to deliver those balls so that Vlahovic, David and Openda can score.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/capello-tudor-pays-everyone-spalletti-juventus/

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Marocchino suggests Juventus players do not complement each other

 

 

 

Juventus are set to work under its third manager in the same year once the club confirms its next head coach. The Bianconeri have dismissed Igor Tudor following a poor sequence of results, and they are now determined to avoid repeating the same mistakes with their next appointment. ............

 

Igor Tudor’s time in charge brought moments of optimism, particularly when he managed to guide Juventus into the top four last season after taking over in March. Many fans believed that such an achievement signalled a new beginning for the club and that Tudor could be the right figure to oversee their resurgence.

 

However, his second campaign proved far more challenging. Despite being provided with a squad containing several talented players, Juventus continued to struggle for consistency. Performances lacked fluidity, and the team failed to produce the attacking quality required to compete at the highest level. As results declined, the board’s patience ran out, and Tudor’s departure became inevitable. ............

 

Commentator Domenico Marocchino believes the team’s issues are not solely due to coaching decisions but stem from the composition of the playing squad itself. He has suggested that while Juventus possess a roster full of technically gifted footballers, many of them are not suited to playing together effectively.

 

He said: “It was in the air, but he did his best. The squad’s selection is the most important component. You can have excellent players, but if they don’t complement each other, the team doesn’t work.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-suggests-juventus-players-do-not-complement-each-other/

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Spalletti nears Juventus agreement, possible announcement on Thursday

 

 

 

Juventus are moving closer towards the appointment of Luciano Spalletti as head coach, with reports from Italy claiming an official announcement and presentation could be made as early as Thursday. ............

 

It will be Spalletti’s first club job since 2023, when he left Napoli after two years in charge.

 

For the following two years, the Italian would lead the Azzurri, taking over the Italian national team after the surprise resignation of Roberto Mancini. ............

 

In June, following a 3-0 loss to Norway, Spalletti was sacked by the Azzurri and led his final match in charge against Moldova.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/sky-spalletti-nears-juventus-agreement/

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Totti: Spalletti would be a ‘great acquisition’ for Juventus

 

 

 

Francesco Totti believes Luciano Spalletti would be a ‘great acquisition’ for Juventus as the Italian tactician prepares to meet with the Bianconeri. ............

 

Spalletti is due to meet with Juventus’ director Damien Comolli later today, but on Tuesday morning, he reunited with his ex-Roma star Totti.

 

Spalletti and Totti teamed up for the new commercial of Amaro Montenegro in Italy, and the company unveiled their latest advertisement at an event in Milan. ............

 

Talking about rumours linking Spalletti with the Juventus job, Totti said: “From what is being rumoured, he’s one of the candidates, and I think Juventus would make a great acquisition if they were to hire him. Whenever he’s gone, he’s always done well.”

 

Spalletti also spoke during the event, praising ex-Juventus coach Tudor and saying that whoever will replace him “will be lucky.”

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/totti-spalletti-great-acquisition-juventus/

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Spalletti agreement that was essential for Juventus job

 

 

 

Luciano Spalletti is ready to put pen to paper at Juventus, but the decisive element was his acceptance of a contract to June with automatic renewal for Champions League qualification.

 

As we had explained already, Spalletti was always the first choice for the job after the club decided to pull the plug on Igor Tudor not even three months into the season. ............

 

The former Italy boss was always the main focus and only an extraordinary change of strategy would see them drift away from that candidacy.

 

Today was delicate and the meeting with Spalletti laid the groundwork for the agreement, confirming it was never really a two-horse race. ............

 

Spalletti immediately accepted the proposal of a contract until June, with option for automatic renewal for another season in case of Champions League qualification. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-agreement-thats-essential-juventus/

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Spalletti makes a specific request before accepting the Juventus job

 

 

 

Luciano Spalletti is now the overwhelming favourite to become the next Juventus manager following the recent dismissal of Igor Tudor. The experienced Italian coach, who previously managed the national team, appears set to take charge of the Bianconeri as they look to rebuild after a difficult run of form.

 

Juventus hope that Spalletti’s appointment will restore stability and inspire improved performances from a squad that has struggled for consistency. ............

 

Spalletti has made it clear that he will not accept the position on a short-term basis. Rather than serving as a caretaker manager until the end of the season, he has requested a 30-month contract to allow sufficient time to reshape the team both tactically and mentally. He believes the current Juventus side requires a significant rebuild and that meaningful progress cannot be achieved without long-term commitment and support from the club’s hierarchy.

 

Spalletti’s demand reflects both his confidence in his methods and his desire for stability after a turbulent period with the national team. He understands that returning Juventus to the summit of Italian football will require patience, focus, and the full backing of the board. At this stage, Juventus appear ready to agree to his terms, viewing him as the most capable and experienced coach available. ............

 

Should the appointment be finalised, Spalletti’s immediate challenge will be to instil his tactical principles and philosophy into a group that has lost its identity in recent seasons. His emphasis on possession, movement, and structure is expected to bring discipline and direction back to the side. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-makes-a-specific-request-before-accepting-the-juventus-job/

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Spalletti set to arrive in Turin as Juventus salary revealed

 

 

 

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Luciano Spalletti will earn €3m until the end of the season, and the new Juventus coach will be in the stands at the Allianz Stadium today. ............

 

Juventus are set to announce Spalletti as their new coach. The Italian tactician reached a principle of agreement with the Bianconeri on Tuesday and the club are expected to confirm his appointment today or tomorrow.

 

Spalletti will sign a contract until the end of the season with an obligation to extend if he gets Champions League qualification this term. ............

 

According to the Italian broadcasters, the ex-Italy boss will even watch his new team in action from the Allianz Stadium today, when they host Udinese with interim coach Massimo Brambilla on the bench. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-arrive-in-turin-juventus-salary/

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Chiellini: ‘Spalletti a modern coach, tough Juventus decision to sack Tudor’

 

 

 

Juventus advisor Giorgio Chiellini confirms Luciano Spalletti is ‘a great coach with experience and a modern style of football’ after the ‘tough decision’ to sack Igor Tudor. ............

 

“I think that Tudor should be thanked for having done important work, as last season he took us into the Champions League,” Chiellini said.

 

“This was a decision shared within the club. We think that the team can do well.” ............

 

“I think Spalletti is a great coach, with experience and a modern style of football. We have to wait, because there is no signature yet, so let us focus on trying to pick up points today,” replied Chiellini.

 

“I also wish to thank Brambilla, who is allowing us to go into this game with focus and look to the future.

 

“It was a tough decision, because it is not in the DNA of Juventus to make a change so early, and there is disappointment considering how much the coach cares about this club.” added Chiellini. ............

 

Juventus are making changes behind the scenes too, because they are expected to appoint a new director of sport soon.

 

“There will be a new director of sport in the next few weeks, because we are lacking that figure,” confirmed Chiellini.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/chiellini-spalletti-modern-sack-juventus-tudor/

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