Thiago Motta

[Socrates 8605]

Mancini among Juventus’s Motta replacements in case of immediate departure

 

 

Juventus reportedly have three options lined up to replace head coach Thiago Motta in the event that he is dismissed before the end of the current campaign, including former Italy national team CT Roberto Mancini. ............

 

There is a possibility that Juventus takes immediate action if the team falls to defeat again away against Fiorentina in Serie A this weekend. 

If that is the case, or if Juventus decide to cut ties with Motta before the end of the 2024-25 season, there are three options for an immediate replacement, including Mancini and two in-house options.

 

According to Thursday’s reports, Francesco Magnanelli, who is currently in charge of the Primavera side, is the frontrunner if Juventus decide to go down the caretaker manager route. ............

 

Mancini would also be prepared to take over immediately given that he is available after resigning from his position as head coach of Saudi Arabia last year. ............

 

There is a possibility that Juventus decide to bring in a new, permanent head coach sooner rather than later with an eye on the FIFA Club World Cup in June. ............ 

.

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/mancini-among-juventus-motta-replacements/

[Socrates 8605]

Journalist thinks Thiago Motta’s fate has already been sealed at Juventus

 

 

Journalist Giovanni Capuano believes that Juventus have already made the decision to part ways with Thiago Motta as their manager by the end of the current season.

 

The former midfielder has been struggling to make a lasting impression at the Allianz Stadium, and with each passing week, the club is growing increasingly impatient. ............

 

Despite the possibility of Juventus’ fortunes improving under Motta’s guidance in the coming months, Capuano suggests that a managerial change is all but certain. Motta will likely be replaced by a more experienced coach unless his team manages to deliver a series of strong performances between now and the end of the season. While some fans remain hopeful for Motta’s success, not all Bianconeri supporters have been convinced by his managerial style and approach. ............

 

Capuano shared his thoughts on the situation: “I don’t think there’s a chance that the coach will stay, even if they qualify for the next Champions League. Then things can change, if maybe in the last ten days of the championship, the Bianconeri take full points, there could be a rethink. Regardless of the results, an improvement in all aspects is needed, so far this hasn’t been seen. Aside from the double failure in the cups, it’s the project itself that isn’t working. If Sunday in Florence goes badly, a ferryman could arrive.” ............

 

The upcoming matches, particularly against Fiorentina, could prove crucial in determining whether Motta can avoid the axe or whether Juventus will indeed begin their search for a new manager.

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-thinks-thiago-mottas-fate-has-already-been-sealed-at-juventus/

[Socrates 8605]

Di Livio compares Thiago Motta’s situation to Marcello Lippi’s in 1999

 

 

Thiago Motta has been under increasing pressure at Juventus in recent weeks, as his team continues to struggle to meet the club’s high expectations. ............

 

With the team failing to find consistency, questions are being asked about the manager’s ability to lead Juventus forward. Motta will eventually have to justify how he has utilised the resources provided to him. Following their recent defeat to Atalanta, pressure has intensified, and many supporters have started calling for his dismissal.

 

Former Juventus midfielder Angelo Di Livio was recently asked whether he expected Motta to resign, drawing comparisons to Marcello Lippi’s decision to step down in 1999 after a loss to Parma. Addressing the matter, Di Livio responded: “Marcello Lippi’s speech was completely different, because we were coming from a winning cycle that was now over. Here the project started this year and unfortunately we are seeing what is happening. I am not going after Thiago Motta: it is true that he has not managed to bring the input that Juve needs, but there are still many games to go and we need to get fourth place. We will have the other discussions in the summer.” ............

 

Despite the current difficulties, it appears unlikely that Motta will consider resigning in the near future. He will instead remain focused on salvaging Juventus’ season and securing a top-four finish, which remains a crucial objective. With several matches still to be played, he will have the opportunity to turn things around. However, should results fail to improve, Juventus could be forced into making difficult decisions regarding the managerial position at the end of the campaign. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ex-juventus-star-compares-thiago-mottas-situation-to-marcello-lippis-in-1999/

[Socrates 8605]

How much would it cost Juventus to sack Thiago Motta?

 

 

Juventus could part ways with Thiago Motta after just one year as manager, as his tenure appears to be faltering. The club had high expectations when appointing the former midfielder, but the experiment is showing signs of failure. While Motta continues to receive public backing from the board, there are increasing doubts over whether he will be trusted to remain in charge for the long term. ............

 

Motta has demonstrated managerial potential, but Juventus are not Bologna, and expectations are significantly higher. The demands at a club of Juve’s stature require consistently strong performances, and the manager must prove he is capable of delivering results at the highest level. Securing another season in charge will depend on how well the team performs in the coming weeks. ............

 

If Juventus opt to dismiss him, they must also weigh up the financial implications. Sacking Motta at this stage would cost the Bianconeri nearly €15 million, given that he was handed a three-year contract at the start of the current campaign. This substantial financial commitment could play a role in the club’s decision-making process, potentially leading them to retain him for another season to avoid such a costly payout. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-much-will-it-cost-juventus-to-sack-thiago-motta/

[Socrates 8605]

Thiago Motta insists he is not worried about his future despite speculation

 

 

Thiago Motta has insisted that he is not concerned about the increasing rumours surrounding his potential sacking by Juventus. The former midfielder, who took over as the Bianconeri’s manager in the summer, has faced growing pressure as his team’s performances have fallen short of expectations. Juventus had high hopes when Motta replaced Massimiliano Allegri, but the club has not performed much better than under their previous manager, leaving fans frustrated and calling for a change. ............

 

Juventus’ most recent defeat to Atalanta has intensified calls for his sacking, and now more than ever, the pressure is on him to turn things around. The team faces a crucial match this weekend against Fiorentina, and anything less than a win could leave Motta in an even more precarious position. ............

 

Despite the mounting rumours, Motta seems focused on the immediate task at hand and has refused to be drawn into discussions about his future. When asked about the ongoing speculation, he made it clear that his priority is not his future but rather the next match. He stated:

“My future is not the priority. The priority is tomorrow’s match. We played well, we have to play a great match.” ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-insists-he-is-not-worried-about-his-future-despite-speculation/

[Socrates 8605]

Ex-Juventus players blame Motta: ‘I hope the team stops following his instructions’

 

 

Giancarlo Marocchi hopes Juventus players ‘stop following’ Thiago Motta’s instructions, while Alessio Tacchinardi wonders how long the ex-Italy international can remain at the helm. ............

 

“You reach this point when the coach completely confuses you. In this fantastic sport, there are always surprises; you never know how your teammate is feeling, let alone the other team. Juve looks drained, with no answers,” ex-Juventus midfielder Marocchi said. ............

 

Marocchi sees a big responsibility from the coach.

 

“Emptying the players’ minds and souls is the worst thing you can do,” he said.

 

“By doing this, as Motta loves to do and as he did at Bologna, you weaken the team, making it incapable of reacting in difficult moments. In terms of approach, Gatti should never be left out.

 

“I hope the team stops following Motta’s instructions because if they continue to, we’ll keep seeing performances like this. Every Sunday, we don’t know who’s going to play. Motta may have a logical reason for his choices, but we watch the games and can see no certainties.”

 

Another ex-Juventus midfielder, Tacchinardi, was just as critical.

 

“Continuing with Thiago Motta until the end? More than ‘until the end,’ the real question is whether it’s ‘until we hurt ourselves.’ Today, I feel really disappointed.” ............

 

“I truly believed in Thiago Motta, but he’s going through a very tough time. The lineups, the substitutions, the management of the locker room, the handling of Vlahovic, the lack of reaction. He had a whole week to prepare for this match against Fiorentina. Juve must decide if he is the right profile to secure a top-four finish. Among the teams fighting for that spot, Juventus is the best, the most expensive squad. Who would I replace him with? I don’t know, but a wake-up call is needed.”

 

Juventus will also play in the Club World Cup in June.

 

“That’s another story; they need to focus on finishing fourth, or it will be a huge financial hit,” Tacchinardi concluded. ............

.

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ex-players-blame-motta-stop-follow-instruction/

[Socrates 8605]

Juventus management meets Motta and makes two requests to end crisis

 

 

Italian sources report the Juventus management had a ‘long meeting’ with coach Thiago Motta today, requesting more defensive solidity and ’empathy’ with the team. ............

 

Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed his trust in Motta after a 3-0 loss against Fiorentina on Sunday, while the coach refused to resign, claiming it would be “too easy” to step down. ............

 

Giuntoli and CEO Maurizio Scanavino sat down with Thiago Motta for a long meeting at lunchtime today, confirming that the coach was not at risk of sacking.

 

Nevertheless, directors insisted they expected a quick U-turn to reach a Champions League placement. ............

 

According to the reports, Juventus directors urged Motta to regain defensive solidity and have a better connection with the players.

 

Previous reports claimed that the relationship between Motta and part of the dressing room had deteriorated. ............

.

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-management-meet-motta-requests-crisis/

[Socrates 8605]

Tacchinardi urges Thiago Motta to resign: “He lost the team”

 

 

Alessio Tacchinardi was hoping to see Juventus head coach Thiago Motta leave his post for the sake of his beloved club. ............

 

After the contest, Thiago Motta insisted he still has every desire to stay at the club, explaining how leaving Turin at this stage would be the easy thing to do.

 

Nevertheless, the 42-year-old will have to endure the unpleasant comments of fans and pundits alike. Even the ever-so-classy Alessandro Del Piero couldn’t find a positive thing to say about the current crop of Juventus players and their manager who made a series of baffling choices during the contest. ............

 

But while the iconic Number 10 didn’t go as far as to demand Motta’s head, his old teammate Tacchinardi was happy to go the extra mile. ............

 

“After the match, I thought Thiago Motta could resign,” said the 49-year-old during his appearance on Pressing.

 

“He’s right to move forward and not give up an inch. I say this because I saw a team that isn’t responding after the last bad performance [against Atalanta].

 

“He’d have spoken to the players and then you can see the result. This means he lost the team. The feeling is that there isn’t a great feeling between him and the squad.” ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tacchinardi-urges-thiago-motta-juventus-he-lost-the-team/

[Socrates 8605]

Marco Tardelli insists Motta has lost the Juventus dressing room

 

 

The last straw for most managers is losing the trust and support of their dressing room, and it seems that Thiago Motta has reached this point in his tenure at Juventus. The former midfielder was appointed as the club’s head coach at the start of this season, but he has struggled to meet the high expectations that come with managing the club. ............

 

One of the most significant concerns is that Motta seems to be struggling to retain the support of his players, with his squad appearing disjointed and lacking in direction. Juventus fans are accustomed to success, and they have little patience for managers who cannot deliver results. While Motta will likely hope for more time to prove that he can turn things around, many believe that his position is becoming increasingly untenable. ............

 

Marco Tardelli, a former Juventus player and coach, expressed his concerns about the relationship between Motta and his players. He suggested that the coach has lost the dressing room and that the defeats to Atalanta and Fiorentina are indicative of deeper issues. Tardelli said: “The defeats against Atalanta and Fiorentina? Well, if only the last two games were the problem. The relationship between Thiago Motta and the team now seems clearly damaged: there is no dressing room anymore.” ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/marco-tardelli-insists-motta-has-lost-the-juventus-dressing-room/

[Socrates 8605]

Marocchino explains where Motta has gotten it wrong at Juventus

 

 

Thiago Motta has made some positive contributions as Juventus manager, but when he reflects on his time in charge, he will recognise several key mistakes. ............

 

Such an outcome would be a major disappointment, but the club remains hopeful that the squad can at least achieve this objective before a final decision is made on the manager’s future. The expectations at Juventus are always high, and anything less than success is seen as a failure. ............

 

Domenico Marocchino, who has closely followed Juventus this season, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and highlighted several mistakes Motta has made. He stated:

 

“He’s too rooted in four or five of his concepts. I see players out of position, and then against Fiorentina, you can’t leave out Gatti and Cambiaso, putting in two central defenders who have only played two matches together. The clean-up he initially tried to do in the dressing room wasn’t intelligent. I wasn’t a big fan of Danilo, but he had personality. The only player capable of performing all three phases of a wing player is Mbangula. I’m not saying he’s the strongest, but he’s the only one who can do that specific job.

 

“Juve struggle more when they play with only two midfielders. That is the real issue. In modern football, you can’t rely on just two midfielders because you won’t be able to maintain control of the game at the required intensity. You need a third player in the centre.” ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-where-motta-has-gotten-it-wrong-at-juventus/

[Socrates 8605]

Former Belgian national team coach linked to Juventus job

 

 

Domenico Tedesco is another manager who has been linked with a move to Juventus as a potential replacement for Thiago Motta. The former midfielder, who has struggled to get the best out of his squad, now seems like a “dead man walking” at Juventus, with many believing he will likely be axed when this season concludes. If results do not improve in the coming weeks, Juventus may not even wait until the summer to part ways with the ex-Bologna boss. ............

 

Tedesco, who was recently the manager of Belgium, would likely prefer to forget his tenure with the national team, as it was not a successful spell for him. Despite this, Tedesco could be the next Juventus coach, even discussing potential formations he might use at the club. However, his time in charge of Belgium left much to be desired, and this raises serious questions about his suitability for Juventus, a club with high expectations. ............

 

Juventus, currently struggling to find consistency, needs a coach who has been very successful in recent years to lead the team. Experimenting with another manager who has failed to make a significant impact in another role might not be the wisest decision, especially when the club’s ambitions remain high. The Bianconeri require a manager who can hit the ground running and immediately improve results. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-belgian-national-team-coach-linked-to-juventus-job/

[Socrates 8605]

The most likely Motta replacement if he is sacked before end of the season

 

 

Juventus are reportedly inclined to wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on Thiago Motta’s future, which means the manager will have several upcoming games to prove he is the right man for the job. While the Bianconeri are not entirely pleased with the lack of progress shown by the team this season, they still hold hope that Motta can turn things around before the campaign concludes. ............

 

If the team’s poor form persists after the international break, Juventus could be forced to part ways with Motta. In that eventuality, Igor Tudor is likely to be appointed as the interim manager for the remainder of the season.

 

Tudor’s managerial career has seen him spend relatively short periods in his last two roles, but he managed to achieve respectable results during his time at both Olympique Marseille and Lazio. While Juventus are not considering him for a permanent managerial position, the club would bring him in to steady the ship and guide the team to secure a Champions League spot for next season. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-most-likely-motta-replacement-if-he-is-sacked-before-end-of-the-season/

[Socrates 8605]

When Juventus players expected Motta to be sacked

 

 

Juventus players are reportedly shocked that Thiago Motta is still in charge, as many of them are currently away on international duty.

The Bianconeri have endured a disastrous spell, suffering humiliating defeats in their last two matches—7-0 across losses to Atalanta and Fiorentina—without managing to score a single goal. Such performances are unacceptable for a club of Juve’s stature, and many expected swift action from the board. ............

 

Several Juve players were convinced that Motta would be sacked immediately after the Fiorentina defeat. The dressing room anticipated a managerial change, and the decision to retain him has left some of them surprised. ............

 

Despite the uncertainty, Motta remains in charge, at least for now. Most reports suggest that his fate is already sealed, and even a victory against Genoa might not be enough to save his job. The club seems to be delaying his dismissal for financial reasons, with reports indicating that sacking him in April would be less costly.

 

However, the real concern for Juventus is the attitude of the players. If the squad has already lost faith in their manager, performances are unlikely to improve. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/when-juventus-players-expected-motta-to-be-sacked/

[Socrates 8605]

Juventus set to fire Thiago Motta; Igor Tudor the likely short-term replacement

 

 

It appears we could very well be on the cusp of a weekend of major change at Juventus.

 

That is a result of Saturday night’s news drop from multiple outlets within the Italia media contingent that reported it’s only a matter of time before Thiago Motta is officially dismissed as manager at Juventus. ............

 

The man who is the leader in the clubhouse to replace Motta on a short-term caretaker basis through the rest of the 2024-25 season is Igor Tudor, who has accepted the terms of joining Juventus in this kind of role. Tudor will also reportedly have an option in his contract to stay on for the 2025-26 season, although the conditions of that are still unknown. ............

 

Parting ways with Motta now will not come cheap for a Juventus squad that is very much in need of making the Champions League next season simply from a financial standpoint. It will cost Juventus in the neighborhood of €15 million to part ways with Motta and his coaching staff. Motta, who signed a three-year contract with Juventus, reportedly earns €5 million per season.

 

But over the last 24 hours, things have certainly accelerated from “meetings are happening and evaluations are continuing” to basically where we are now, with Motta’s tenure at Juventus very much looking over and somebody like Tudor set to be the man to try and get this club qualified for the Champions League during the final nine games of the season. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/23/24391924/juventus-thiago-motta-igor-tudor-cristiano-giuntoli-2025-serie-a-team-management-rumors

[Socrates 8605]

Why Juventus will appoint Igor Tudor instead of Roberto Mancini

 

 

Juventus have reportedly decided in favour of appointing Igor Tudor as a replacement for Thiago Motta rather than Roberto Mancini.

 

At this stage, Motta’s expected sacking can be deemed the worst-kept secret in Turin. Many believe the 42-year-old is already a deadman walking at Continassa, as the hierarchy has already decided to wield the axe, with only the official confirmation missing. ............

 

Over the past few days, there have been great speculations over the identity of the manager who would take over at the Allianz Stadium for the rest of the season (and possibly beyond). Several sources have identified Mancini as the primary candidate for the role. ............

 

But Tudor has been deemed the right profile, especially due to his willingness to sign a temporary contract.

 

As the source explains, this aspect proved decisive, as the management would like to appoint a caretaker coach before reflecting on his future at the end of the season. On the contrary, Mancini was hoping for some guarantees regarding the future.

 

Tudor was a robust defender who represented Juventus at the pinnacle of his playing career, and also served as Andre Pirlo’s assistant manager during the 2020/21 campaign. ............

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-juventus-will-appoint-igor-tudor-instead-of-roberto-mancini/

[Socrates 8605]

How Thiago Motta’s Juventus project failed in less than 300 days

 

 

Thiago Motta’s stint at Juventus lasted less than 300 days: here’s how his project at the Allianz Stadium failed and why he may not be the only one to pay a high price for a depressing season.

 

Juventus announced Motta’s appointment on June 12, 2024, and 284 days later, the ex-Italy international is practically sure to be sacked and replaced by Igor Tudor.

 

Juventus were eliminated from the Champions League and Coppa Italia by PSV and Empoli and are currently one point below fourth-placed Bologna in Serie A. The Bianconeri have conceded seven goals and scored none in Motta’s last two games in charge, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

 

Juventus had had an unconvincing start to the season, getting way too many draws, but at least they had not lost a league match until January 25, 2025, when they suffered a 2-1 away defeat at Napoli.

 

Victories over Manchester City and RB Leipzig in the first part of the season appeared to suggest that Juventus’ glass was half full despite being pretty far from the leading Serie A group, Inter, Napoli, and Atalanta.

 

The win in Leipzig in October was particularly meaningful as Juventus showed an attitude they had never had in recent years. ............

 

Motta and Juventus’ glass really started to dry up at the beginning of 2025 when the Old Lady was eliminated from the Supercoppa Italia semis by a Milan side that had appointed Sergio Conceiçao just a few days earlier.

 

Internal disagreements with a dressing room leader like Danilo and the reluctance to give Nicolò Fagioli consistent playing time led to the players’ exit in January. Danilo’s departure left Juventus without an experienced figure inside the dressing room after Wojciech Szczęsny and Federico Chiesa were given their marching orders during the summer.

 

The lack of leaders was also reflected by the fact that Motta didn’t choose a captain until the new year, when Danilo’s exit led to Manuel Locatelli receiving the armband. ............

 

Motta insisted that Juventus had “many leaders” inside the dressing room, but, in truth, he felt like the only legitimate Juventus commander and ultimately paid a high price for it.

 

Not all players were happy with how Danilo and Fagioli had been treated, and more discontent emerged in the second part of the campaign.

 

The most obvious example is Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus’ leading scorer, who has only started one Serie A match since the start of 2025 and following Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move from PSG.

 

Vlahovic and Motta argued during the break of Juventus-Milan in the Supercoppa in January, and the Serbian forward has only played 455 minutes in 2025, starting just four games across all competitions, twice when Kolo Muani was unavailable.

 

The real troubles began in the new year when draws turned into defeats rather than victories. ............

 

Tactical confusion dominated Juventus’ games across the last month, and this week’s meetings, first between Motta and Cristiano Giuntoli and then between the Juventus management and club owner John Elkann, led to Motta’s sacking even if Giuntoli had confirmed the trust in the coach only a week earlier.

 

The 52 points earned by Motta in 29 Serie A matches are the worst Juventus result in the last 13 years and their 4-0 defeat against Atalanta was Juventus’ heaviest home loss since 1967. ............

 

Motta will pay the highest price for now, and while Igor Tudor will be tasked with turning the situation around in the last nine games of the season, others may be held accountable for a depressing season that will surely end without trophies and can only be partially saved with a top-four finish.

.

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/how-motta-project-failed-less-300-days/

 

Modificato March 23 da Socrates

[Socrates 8605]

Giuntoli told Motta: ‘I am ashamed at having chosen you’

 

 

In a shock report, Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli told coach Thiago Motta he was ‘ashamed at having chosen you’ for the job. ............

 

Motta is currently in Portugal for time with his family during the break for international duty, with Igor Tudor expected in Turin this evening to take over. ............

 

The face to face meeting with Motta and chief Maurizio Scanavino went so badly that Giuntoli even said: “I am ashamed at having chosen you.”

 

It might’ve been an attempt to push Motta into tending his resignation, therefore saving money that Juventus will otherwise have to shell out in order to fire their coach just eight months into the job.

.

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/giuntoli-motta-ashamed-at-having-chosen-you/

 

Modificato Giovedì alle 20:41 da Socrates

[Socrates 8605]

“You’re not Messi” – Journalist reveals how Thiago Motta addressed a Juventus star

 

 

Former Juventus coach Thiago Motta certainly wasn’t the most beloved figure in Turin, as he hardly made himself any favours with his questionable man-management skills. ............

 

The 42-year-old was accused of being too brusque while addressing the squad. The players also didn’t appreciate the way he dealt with Nicolo Fagioli and Danilo who were pushed out of the club in January.

 

Hence, Motta never endeared himself to the players, and their lack of reaction upon his sacking was telling enough. ............

 

Moreover, Sandro Sabatini reveals a training-ground incident that summarises the manager’s approach. The Italian journalist claims that Motta tried to put Kenan Yildiz in his place by reminding him he’s not exactly on Lionel Messi’s level.

 

“Yildiz, at a certain point, evaporates in Thiago Motta’s hierarchy,” recalled Sabatini.

 

“He’s a young guy, he found himself tossed around left and right and on a couple of occasions. During a training session, Motta told him: ‘Who do you think you are? You’re not Messi'”. ............

 

It simply appears that the former Bologna coach had lost the plot and had very few allies at the club, and that is mostly of his own doing, as he failed to forge amicable relationships with his players who hardly put up a fight in Florence while their manager’s job was on the line.

.

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/messi-thiago-motta-addressed-kenan-yildiz/