Juventus is looking to get the best out of its current squad, and for some, that means appointing a new manager before the season ends.
Thiago Motta appears to be in his final weeks as manager, with growing speculation that the club has already found a replacement. The team has been inconsistent this season, and with Champions League qualification at stake, Juventus may feel that a managerial change is necessary to avoid missing out on a top-four finish.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, former Italy manager Roberto Mancini has agreed to take charge of the team until the end of the season. He has reportedly accepted a four-month contract with an option to extend for an additional season. However, this extension will only be activated if he secures Champions League football for next season. Juventus, a club with a history of competing at the highest level, cannot afford to fall short of this objective.
The club’s next fixture after the international break is against Genoa, and Motta is still expected to lead the team for that match. However, reports suggest that it could be his final game in charge, with the club considering a change to ensure a strong end to the campaign.
Motta has had a full season to prove his capabilities, but doubts remain about his ability to guide Juventus to a Champions League spot. The pressure to deliver results has intensified, and failure to finish in the top four would be seen as a major disappointment. The club’s leadership is likely weighing the risks of keeping him versus making a decisive change before the situation worsens.
Mancini’s experience at both club and international levels makes him a strong candidate to steady the team and provide the leadership needed to navigate the remainder of the season. With a proven track record of success, he could offer the tactical expertise required to turn Juventus’ fortunes around and ensure they meet their objectives.
If the club proceeds with this change, it will be a crucial decision aimed at preserving its competitive standing. With only a few months left in the season, Juventus must act swiftly to secure its ambitions and avoid any setbacks that could impact the club’s future.
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I hope this is just a joke. Mancini would be the worst choice. Or will Juventus become the inter Turin and inter Milan will take Juventus’ place in the Serie A? That’s how I’m slowly seeing the situation. This is how inter milan did everything for 10-15 years under Juventus’ dominance.
Yes, Sir! Mancini is a joke… A relic of the past, much like Allegri. We require a dynamic, attacking style of play, led by a coach who dares to commit six players forward into the opposition’s penalty area. Igor Tudor is that coach!
If it’s for 3-4 months and extension contingent on qualification for CL, what’s the harm?
He knows how to build a team, instill a winning mentality and gets the best out of players.
He’s not my first choice (Zinedine Zidane is), but he’s not the worst.
Don’t forget that Manchester City’s ascent was started by him. He’d also hopefully bring more Italians to the club if given the gig for 12-24 months. This is likely to be his final job in club football as he’s 60, and he is a Juventino- you think he wouldn’t want to emulate Lippi in winning the Scudetto and CL having also delivered a trophy with the national team?
In his heyday Mancini was an average coach and his current team was completely harmless to the teams competing for the 1st place in Serie A. It is not relevant what he did in the UK. Even Ranieri could win the Premier League. Even an average Italian coach can be a king there.
At this moment, I think anyone could help more than Motta, but I’m not sure Mancini would be better than Tudor.
By the way, Zidane has only proven his skills at Real Madrid, which has world-class players. We don’t know what he would do with a Juventus in ruins.
We will see what happens.
Mancini seems to be a man manager. That’s what this team needs right now. Motta has made this team so toxic no player on this team wants to be here and they are all going thru the motions to get their paychecks. Hopefully he can create some sort of solidarity within the team and they can play for him. Also a lot of the ostracized players will now have a chance. I think we’ll miraculously see that Douglas luiz is fit and capable of playing every week.
I agree with Alex. Also, I think a figure (or figures) who can represent the club and its culture in management is also important. Someone like Andrea Agnelli, Del Piero (both in management), or Antonio Conte (as head coach). I like Zizou, but I doubt if he’s the right person for now. Tudor is an interesting option.
Or bet more on Motta? I don’t know about this. As I recall, he only showed his ability at Bologna in his second year as coach. However, his leadership is an issue for me.
Perfect manager for this club. He is a traitor to Italy. If he is going to coach on the peninsula, let it be here.
Why are the board afraid of taking a bigger step up by bringing in Zidane? The legendary Zizou is a for Juventino and is willing to
Juve have to spend big on coaching staff not all these …….
Meanwhile, I concur that Motta has to go, and Mancini should be brought in on temporary basis
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