Juventus coach Thiago Motta is under intense pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats against Atalanta and Fiorentina, conceding seven goals and scoring none.
The former midfielder refused to resign after Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina and Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed his trust in the coach.
However, Juventus expert Romeo Agresti argues that Motta has limited time to save his job, with reports suggesting that another defeat against Genoa after the international break would cost him his job.
Motta’s future at Juventus has been a topic of discussion among fans and pundits alike, with many wondering why he wasn’t sacked after Sunday’s loss to Fiorentina.
According to Agresti, sacking Motta with nine games remaining would confirm the project’s failure, but the financial aspect also plays a significant role.
Juventus would need to pay around €20m to sack Motta this season, a hefty sum that the club is not willing to pay.
The lack of top-tier replacements is another matter that needs to be considered. Only Igor Tudor and Roberto Mancini are seen as credible candidates already available to replace Motta, but neither coach would accept a short-term contract in Turin.
This limited pool of options has given Motta a temporary reprieve, but his future remains uncertain.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Motta’s future, Juventus remains in the race for a top-four placement, just one point below Bologna.
The club believes it would be unfair to solely blame the coach for this season’s disappointing results, as players also need to take responsibility for their performances.
With nine games remaining, Motta will be hoping to turn things around and secure a top-four finish.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Motta and Juventus, as they look to salvage their season and secure a top-four finish.
With the pressure mounting and the stakes high, Motta will need to dig deep and find a way to turn things around if he wants to keep his job and lead Juventus to success.
