Juve Takes Motta Under Its Wing: The Chat Between Thiago, Giuntoli, and Scanavino Revealed!

- A truce? A glimmer of hope? A tactic to buy time before an inevitable decision? Such are the questions swirling around Juventus' top brass regarding Thiago Motta's future. There’s been a double confirmation on his status: first from Cristiano Giuntoli following the Fiorentina match, and then in a recent deliberation between the coach, sporting director, and CEO Maurizio Scanavino at Continassa. While meetings like this often follow training sessions—Motta, in fact, skipped giving the lads a day off—they are decidedly significant in their implications. Sources suggest the conversation struck a balanced yet firm note, with the club reiterating its trust in Motta while also demanding a turnaround in results and a more inclusive approach in managing the squad, with players feeling more heard. The crux of the matter lies in what Motta himself highlighted—a pressing issue no less serious than it is recurrent: Juventus has been grappling with a steep decline in performances during the second half of the season, regardless of who occupies the bench. It hints at players existing in a bubble, shielded from accountability. Motta, despite owning up to his share of misjudgments, defended choices that raised eyebrows, particularly those surrounding the starting lineup in Florence—decisions that raised alarm bells among the higher-ups. Moreover, it’s becoming increasingly tough for Motta to assert authority in a dressing room that, while not overtly dissenting, harbours doubts and discomfort, as is often the case anywhere—be wary of those who paint a rosy picture in a locker room.