After struggling his worst defeat since taking cost of Juventus, Thiago Motta is perhaps strolling on skinny ice, because the Italian media is already discussing the id of his substitute.
Regardless of their cup woes, the Bianconeri have been hoping to salvage their marketing campaign with a stable late run in Serie A.
However after successful 5 on the trot, they suffered a devastating defeat to Atalanta in entrance of their shocked supporters on the Allianz Stadium. La Dea managed to place 4 previous the hole Bianconeri, and it may have been worse if it wasn’t for just a few Michele Di Gregorio miracles.
Therefore, it’s secure to say that Motta’s place at Continassa is not as stable because it was. Despite the fact that the membership administrators have typically reiterated how the 42-year-old has been chosen for a long-term challenge, a number of the crew’s current showings have been unaccaptable, particularly following the massive sums splashed in the summertime.
Traditionally talking, Juventus seldom sack managers in the course of the marketing campaign (until they go full berserk and seize journalists by the throat). Nonetheless, the administration will definitely must assess the scenario on the finish of the season and resolve whether or not they wish to hand Motta one other probability or usher in a brand new profile.
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So based on La Gazzetta dello Sport by way of IlBianconero, three famend names may very well be on the shortlist, starting with Motta’s mentor, Gian Piero Gasperini, who outwitted his pupil in each side on Sunday night time.
The Atalanta boss has been in Bergamo since 2016, however has not too long ago advised this may very well be the suitable time for a change. However, it must be famous that this isn’t the primary time a separation was advised, just for the 2 events to lengthen their collaboration.
The pink newspaper then mentions Antonio Conte, the previous Juventus captain and supervisor who’s presently on the helm of Napoli. Nonetheless, it’s troublesome to see the Lecce native being granted secure passage to Turin, particularly following a largely profitable marketing campaign for the Partenopei.
Lastly, the supply suggests Roberto De Zerbi who discovered success at Sassuolo and Brighton prior to now, and is presently managing Olympique Marseille.