Turmoil continues in Turin
After eight winless matches across all competitions and two consecutive Serie A defeats, Juventus have officially sacked Igor Tudor, ending the Croatian coach’s six-month tenure. The decision adds yet another chapter to Juve’s ongoing managerial chaos—three head coaches in just 18 months.
The situation has drawn comparisons to Manchester United’s instability, as many fans on 12BET Malaysia joked that “Juve have become the Italian version of Man United.”
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From Allegri to Motta to Tudor
Following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri last summer, Juve gambled on rising coach Thiago Motta, who had impressed with Bologna. The club backed him heavily, spending over €100 million on midfielders Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz.
However, Motta’s tactical flaws and lack of dressing-room control saw him dismissed midway through the season. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli was also removed for poor transfer planning—further highlighting Juve’s management mess.
When Juve failed to convince Roberto Mancini, they turned to former club defender Igor Tudor as a “firefighter” coach. To his credit, Tudor did manage to secure Champions League qualification, but his rigid system and lack of consistency quickly soured his return.
Poor form leads to another dismissal
Despite an encouraging start with three league wins, Juventus’ form collapsed—going eight matches without victory and sliding to eighth place, six points behind leaders Napoli.
The final straw came after a 0–2 defeat to Como, which deepened doubts from new sporting director Damien Comolli, known for his data-driven approach. Comolli reportedly lost confidence in Tudor’s tactical direction, especially after the coach publicly complained about transfer targets not being met.
As seen on 12BET Malaysia, fans expected Juve to fight for the Scudetto—but instead, they’re battling inconsistency and off-pitch chaos.
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Financial pain adds to frustration
Sacking Tudor won’t come cheap. Juventus must continue paying both Motta and Tudor’s coaching teams until 2027, costing nearly €25 million in total—an enormous burden for a club already struggling financially.
Comolli’s transfer strategy also raised eyebrows: despite signing promising players like Conceição, Openda, and Jonathan David, the midfield and defense remain weak. The imbalance has left fans wondering if the club’s leadership truly has a long-term vision.
Spalletti emerges as Juventus top target
According to Italian media, Luciano Spalletti has now emerged as Juventus’ top choice for head coach. The ex-Napoli boss, who led them to a Serie A title, is known for his tactical discipline—but also for his stubborn personality and tense relationships with players.
Spalletti’s recent failure with the Italian national team—where Italy lost 0–3 to Norway in World Cup qualifying—led to his dismissal by the FA. His Napoli tattoo, still on his arm, has already angered some Juve supporters who find it “unacceptable.”
Nevertheless, Juve officials, including Comolli, are reportedly in advanced talks with Spalletti’s representatives, with a meeting scheduled for October 28 to finalize terms. Other names such as Roberto Mancini and Raffaele Palladino are on the shortlist, but Spalletti remains the clear frontrunner.
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