Thiago Motta

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Lippi reveals why he was surprised when Juventus appointed Thiago Motta

 

 

Legendary Italian coach Marcello Lippi didn’t expect to see Thiago Motta at Juventus, as he thought his former employers would have opted for a different profile.

 

The 76-year-old is one of the most successful managers of his generation. In addition to leading the Italian national team towards a World Cup triumph in 2006, he also had two memorable spells in Turin. Therefore, Lippi’s words still weigh heavily on the club’s supporters. ............

 

“Motta is a capable coach, focused, dedicated to his work, but after Allegri, I imagined seeing a figure who would connect with the fans more,” said the iconic coach in his interview. ............

 

 

Lippi also believes the new Juventus project will require some time although patience is a rare virtue amongst the big clubs.

 

“Juventus have embarked on a new path and time is needed, a luxury that is difficult to grant to teams like Juve, Inter and Milan who are fighting for the top spots.” ............

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Former Thiago Motta’s teammate hopes he gets the time to build the team

 

 

Thiago Motta is the latest manager that Juventus have entrusted with their bench role, and he is keen to bring success to the club. ............

 

Unfortunately, Motta’s first term has been inconsistent, and his team is struggling to meet these lofty expectations. This is often a reason why managers are dismissed, as clubs look for results to match their ambitions.

 

Despite the pressure on his position, Motta has support from his former teammate Andrea Ranocchia, who understands the challenges that come with managing a club like Juventus. ............

 

“At Juve, you have to win, win and win again. The history of the club dictates it. You don’t change Juve, it’s Juve that changes you. I still haven’t understood what the future of this team is, what the project is, what or who pushed them to do that transfer market and where they want to get to. Juve needs Juve-like people. Thiago is special, I hope he’s given the time and the material.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-thiago-mottas-teammate-hopes-he-gets-the-time-to-build-the-team/

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Has Thiago Motta found the right system for Juventus?

 

 

Juventus is now on a four-game winning run, the latest of which saw them defeat Inter Milan 1-0  yesterday. ............

 

Juventus has turned a corner in recent weeks, now claiming four consecutive wins in all competitions. The win against Inter Milan proved pivotal, as the team displayed strength and reliability in all phases of the game. That victory is likely to have turned many doubters into believers.

 

It seems that Juventus has overcome their previous tendency to self-destruct during matches, and it is the tactical adjustments that have brought a new sense of confidence to the Allianz Stadium.

 

Under Thiago Motta, the team has stuck to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which has now yielded four wins in their last four matches across all competitions. The tactical setup has provided balance, and the midfield pair of Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie is now delivering results. ............

 

 After months of tinkering, Motta now seems to have found a system that works, and Juventus appears to be firing on all cylinders. ............

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Thiago Motta under scrutiny after Juventus’ Champions League exit

 

 

Juventus have failed to reach their minimum Champions League target by facing elimination in the knockout playoff and coach Thiago Motta will be ‘under scrutiny’ until the end of the season. ............

 

Reaching the Champions League Round of 16 was the minimum target for the Old Lady. ............

 

The Bianconeri already failed to reach the Supercoppa Final this season by losing to Milan in the semis in January.

 

They are still in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals and sit fourth in Serie A, level on 46 points with Lazio.

 

Motta signed a three-year contract in Turin last summer, and despite the club’s public support, he must secure Champions League qualification this term to remain at the helm in 2025-26. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-scrutiny-juventus-champions-league-exit/

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Thiago Motta could face Juventus sack at the end of the season

 

 

Thiago Motta is no longer protected by high walls, as the rest of the Juventus campaign will determine his fate.

 

Despite the club’s underwhelming season, the Bianconeri’s management continued to publicly and privately support the 42-year-old. As the club’s directors reiterated, the Italian Brazilian tactician was chosen to lead a long-term project, so a few stumbles along the way in the first campaign had already been envisioned.

 

Nevertheless, the early Champions League elimination has been hard to swallow even for Motta’s staunchest defenders at Continassa. ............

 

While a mid-season sacking could be easily ruled out (as he’s unlikely to pull off a Max Allegri outburst), the management will decide the tactician’s fate at the end of the season, and the outcome will largely hinge on Champions League qualification.

 

Juve’s early exit from Europe will cost the club a sizable amount of cash, but missing out on the tournament altogether would be a killer blow for the Bianconeri from a financial standpoint, as they’re already struggling to balance their accounts.

 

Therefore, Juventus won’t tolerate a failure on this front. So if Motta fails to steer the club towards a Top Four finish, he’s unlikely to see a second year at Continassa, explains the source. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-thiago-motta-could-face-juventus-sack-at-the-end-of-the-season/

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Nino Ori says Motta does not take responsibility for his mistakes

 

 

Thiago Motta has been on the Juventus managerial bench for less than a year, but the pressure is already mounting on the former midfielder. Managing the Bianconeri comes with immense expectations, given that Juventus is the most successful club in Italian football. When Motta accepted the job, he was fully aware of the demands that came with it and the significant amount of work required to bring success back to Turin.

 

Despite the challenges, Motta remains confident in his approach. He believes his tactical ideas will eventually take shape and lead Juventus to silverware. However, patience has never been a luxury afforded to managers at the Allianz Stadium. ............

 

Football analyst Nino Ori has now weighed in on Motta’s tenure so far, assessing his first few months in charge. Speaking about the Juventus manager’s approach, he expressed concerns over Motta’s unwillingness to acknowledge mistakes:

 

“Today I have worse feelings than yesterday, especially after hearing that Motta would do everything he has done up to now again. When someone thinks they have invented football, they think they are a phenomenon, but they may not understand what mistakes they have made, they do not take responsibility for them and do not even try to fix them. Everyone was excited after the four consecutive victories, but the reality tells a different story.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-motta-does-not-take-responsibility-for-his-mistakes/

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Mauro says Motta needs to find some stability in his selection

 

 

Thiago Motta has made it difficult for anyone to predict his lineup at Juventus, as the Bianconeri manager enjoys altering his team selection for almost every match. No player in the current Juventus squad can afford to feel too comfortable in their role or assume they will be given the opportunity to play regularly. Motta’s decisions keep everyone on their toes, ensuring competition remains high within the squad.

 

The manager picks his team based on how players have performed in the training sessions leading up to a match. This approach means that several players miss out on consistent playing time, making it difficult for anyone to establish themselves as a guaranteed starter. While some may see this as a fair way to ensure only the most deserving players make the team, others argue that it creates uncertainty within the squad. ............

 

The Juventus squad has now become accustomed to Motta’s approach, but Massimo Mauro believes there needs to be greater clarity regarding team roles. Mauro expressed his concerns about the lack of consistency in the manager’s selections:

 

“The coach works with what he has, but he could do better. At the start of the season, Dušan Vlahović was untouchable, but now no one has a permanent position: there are too many doubts about the squad.

 

“Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners were supposed to drag the team along, but so far, it hasn’t happened. For me, Douglas is a flop, while I would always play Koop.” ............

 

While squad rotation can be beneficial in keeping players fresh and maintaining competition, it is also important for players to understand their roles and responsibilities within the team. ............

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Barillá suggests Motta has to learn to make better post match comments

 

 

Antonio Barillà has expressed his dissatisfaction with Thiago Motta’s comments following Juventus’ elimination from the Champions League at the hands of PSV. Motta has often faced criticism for his post-match remarks, with many of them sparking debate among fans and the media. His words frequently provoke reactions, and at times, they are misinterpreted to suggest something he may not have intended. ............

 

Barillà voiced his concerns about Motta’s attitude following the loss:

 

“Regardless of the defeat, the thing that most disappointed me after the match against PSV were Motta’s statements. You can’t summarise everything with a simple ‘let’s start again from Cagliari’. A sporting objective was missed and a lot of money was lost, so it would have been appropriate to do a more in-depth reflection, for example with respect to one’s own ideas, the assumption of responsibilities. In short, to do self-criticism. I wonder how thin the line is between low character profile and presumption.”

 

Barillà’s frustration stems from the belief that Motta’s approach lacks the necessary introspection after such a significant setback. ............

 

The club’s Champions League exit represents not just a sporting failure but also a financial blow, making it all the more important to assess what went wrong. ............

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