The start of Thiago Motta as the coach of Juventus has not been as expected. The team currently sits in sixth place in Serie A, well behind the clear leader, Atalanta, and outside the positions that grant access to the upcoming Champions League. Despite managing a draw against Bologna, which secured an important point, doubts are starting to arise regarding the situation on the sidelines.
The "Vecchia Signora" had a promising beginning to the season, but their performance quickly declined, leading to crucial points slipping away. Constant injuries and a team still in the process of reconstruction have not helped in solidifying the project. Motta, who came with the endorsement of taking Bologna back to the Champions League after decades, has not managed to replicate that success in Turin, where results carry more weight than any other consideration.
Motta's Performance, Under Debate
According to 'Gazzetta dello Sport', the numbers paint a bleak picture: so far this season, the team has accumulated 27 points in 15 matches, with six victories and nine draws. Although better than the records from the 2021/22 season, the first without Cristiano Ronaldo, the feelings are different. In that campaign, under Allegri's management, they secured at least the fourth position, a goal that now seems in jeopardy.
Despite the board's insistence on trusting the project, they are also aware of the urgency for team stability. Motta's margin for error is shrinking, and if he fails to steer the ship in the right direction, his future in Turin could be at stake.
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