Thiago Motta sacked as Juventus boss after poor run of results

Juventus have sacked manager Thiago Motta following a string of disappointing results that put the club’s ambitions in jeopardy.

Motta, appointed with high expectations, struggled to instill consistency and deliver the success demanded at the club.

Despite a promising start, Juventus’ recent performances have fallen short of expectations, leading to the decision to part ways with the Italian coach.

“Juventus FC announces that it has relieved Thiago Motta of his position as coach of the men’s first team,” a club statement said.

“Juventus FC also announces that it has entrusted the leadership of the Men’s First Team to Igor Tudor who will direct the first training session tomorrow.”

Juventus have endured a disastrous run in Serie A, conceding seven goals without reply in their last two matches – a 4-0 defeat to Atalanta followed by a 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

The slump has left the 36-time Italian champions in fifth place, putting their Champions League qualification hopes at risk.

Thiago Motta took charge of Juventus ahead of the season after leading Bologna to a Champions League spot last campaign.

Tensions grew in recent weeks following Juventus’ exits from both the Champions League and the Coppa Italia.

Juventus were also eliminated by AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup semifinals in January. Igor Tudor will replace Thiago Motta for the remainder of the season.

Igor Tudor will replace Thiago Motta for the remainder of the season

Tudor, who played for Juventus from 1998 to 2007, has previously coached Udinese, Hellas Verona, and Lazio in Italy. Juventus’ next match is against Genoa on Saturday.

Juventus will compete in the expanded Club World Cup in the United States starting in June.