Criscitiello names Elkann as final offender in Juventus demise

The outspoken Michele Criscitiello dropped bombs on Juventus majority proprietor John Elkann, figuring out him because the particular person accountable for the continued disaster on the membership.

The Bianconeri’s marketing campaign has been underwhelming from the get-go, however has not too long ago descended into chaos, with the horrified followers pressured to observe their beloved membership disintegrate earlier than their very eyes.

Thiago Motta’s males suffered back-t0-back cup eliminations by the hands of PSV Eindhoven within the Champions League and extra embarrassingly Empoli within the Coppa Italia. This was adopted by two utter thrashings within the Serie A courtesy of Atalanta (4-0) and Fiorentina (3-0).

As is usually the case, the coach is predicted to pay the worth by getting sacked, albeit not instantly.

Motta has expectedly been on the receiving finish of a serious bashing from followers and pundits alike over the previous few weeks, whereas the membership’s Soccer Director Cristiano Giuntoli hasn’t escaped unscathed both.

Nonetheless, Criscitiello takes a swipe on the very prime of the hierarchy when giving his unfiltered tackle the chaotic scenario on the membership.

The Sportitalia editor-in-chief immediately blames Elkann for all that has befallen Juventus not too long ago, noting how he chased his cousin Andrea Agnelli out of the membership so he might set up his personal males.

“Juve’s drawback is Elkann. You had two alternatives to indicate what you’re price, you waged battle in your cousin however objectively soccer isn’t for him,” wrote the Italian journalist in his column through JuventusNews24.

“At Juve, even soccer males are failing, even Giuntoli is underneath fireplace for the selection of gamers and coach that was fully botched.”

Furthermore, Criscitiello argued the gamers are now not following Motta who should now be sacked with the intention to save the season and qualify for the Champions League.

“There wasn’t simply someday when the membership aimed for the Scudetto title. It doesn’t imply that the crew is dangerous however there’s a drawback on the very base: they’re taking part in in opposition to the coach.

“If Thiago Motta have been to pay then it could be Giuntoli’s flip subsequent, however to guard a potential fourth place, you need to change coach.”