Juventus is going through a critical period after a crushing defeat in Istanbul (5-2) against Galatasaray, which seriously compromises its chances in the Champions League. With twelve Serie A matches to come, each match becomes decisive in saving a season marked by the failure of early ambitions and a change of coach. Arriving at the start of November to replace Igor Tudor, Luciano Spalletti has a mixed record of 13 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats in 25 matches in all competitions. The recent disappointments against Cagliari, Atalanta, Inter and Como highlight the difficulties in stabilizing the team and achieving the minimum objective of qualification in C1, essential both for the evaluation of the coach and for the club’s finances.
If Juventus fails to finish in the top four, the consequences could be dramatic according to La Gazzetta dello Sport : a questioning of the technical and management team, with Spalletti, Damien Comolli and even Giorgio Chiellini in the viewfinder. The general director and president, already criticized for his ambitious but not very successful transfer window choices, such as the buyout of Francisco Conceição, the expensive loan of Loïs Openda or the massive investment in Jonathan David, would see his strategy scrutinized. A failed season would trigger a domino effect on transfers, finances and the stability of the club’s three-year project, making the cup match against Galatasaray and the duel for fourth place against Roma potentially decisive meetings for Juve’s future.
