Juventus and AC Milan find themselves in a right pickle these days, struggling to string together a run of form and unlock the potential at their disposal. Both clubs are grappling with issues that span the boardroom to the touchline, creating a troubling commonality between the Bianconeri and the Rossoneri. Yet, there’s a silver lining for Juventus, as they remain in the hunt for that coveted Champions League spot, just a solitary point adrift of Bologna, while Milan languishes in ninth, a frustrating six points behind.
In Turin, they’re looking to shake things up as they strive to meet their objectives, and a managerial change seems merely a matter of time, with Tudor poised to take over from Thiago Motta. It’s a noteworthy situation, as history shows that Juventus does not make a habit of firing managers mid-season – a mere seven times throughout their storied existence. Including Allegri’s recent sacking in the final days of last season, this would make it eight managerial changes. It's a stark reminder of the last time both Juventus and Milan made a managerial switch in the same year, which takes us all the way back to 1963-1964; that season saw Amaral and Carniglia dismissed, with each club weathering their own storm as the Serie A and a heated title showdown came down to the wire.
Indeed, both clubs are facing a pivotal moment that echoes past upheavals but could very well lead to significant triumphs ahead.
