Juventus Turin: Igor Tudor in pole position to replace Thiago Motta

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By: Manu Tournoux

Thiago Motta is in great danger. Arrived on the bench of Juventus Turin in the summer of 2024 after a more than convincing passage on the side of Bologna, the 42 -year -old Italian technician does not know the same success in the Piedmont. Despite a generally rented departure, the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is now widely criticized.

And for good reason. After 29 days, Juve only points to 5th place in Serie A and has a delay in the qualifying places at the next Champions League. A competition that the old lady left after a missed double confrontation against the PSV. To make sure, the Turin club also took the door in the Italian Cup. So many disappointments weakening the position of the Transalpine coach.

Motta discussed, tudor approaching?

With this in mind, Juve also continues to discuss the position of Thiago Motta internally and consider the match against Genoa, which will take place on March 29, as decisive. Indeed, a defeat could lead to the dismissal of the native of São Bernardo do Campo, at a time when the Turin board considers that the qualification for the next Champions League is essential.

Consequently, in the event of eviction (an outcome that would cost Juve around 15 million euros), Igor Tudor would be the main favorite to take over according to the latest information from Reader and Fabrizio Romano. If the name of Roberto Mancini had been mentioned, it is indeed the former coach of OM and Lazio who holds the rope. Renowned for his requirement and his offensive game, the 46 -year -old Croatian particularly appeals to the high Turin spheres. Thiago Motta knows, he is more than ever under pressure …