The Juventus Dilemma: Giuntoli and Scanavino Break Down Motta’s Analysis – Latest Insights

Per Thiago Motta and his beleaguered Juventus side, it's been another night to forget, the second consecutive one at that. Following on from the four goals conceded to Atalanta, the three shipped in Florence add up to a staggering seven over just 180 minutes. Such dire figures haven’t resonated around Turin since Gigi Delneri wandered the touchline back in 2011. Indeed, it harks back to the 2010/2011 season when Juventus scraped a meagre 42 points after 29 matches. Now, with ten points more, Motta still finds himself four points shy of what Massimiliano Allegri managed in the 2021/2022 campaign, landing him in the unenviable ‘podium of misfortunes’ over the last 14 years. Technical director Cristiano Giuntoli has repeatedly expressed his faith in the coach, both publicly at the Stadio Franchi after the latest debacle and privately in a sit-down over lunch at Juventus’ training ground, far from prying eyes. In fact, he convened with CEO Maurizio Scanavino and Motta for an exhaustive discussion on the myriad issues plaguing this once-proud team. If the league were to close its doors today, they’d find themselves outside the Champions League spots, having been overtaken by Bologna in the latest set of fixtures—a bitter pill for a manager with ties to the Rossoblu. The minimum target laid out by the club remains that coveted fourth place, essential not just for sporting prestige but for the financial implications that come with it. As the trio sought solutions at the table, it was precisely this failure to spark a reaction that drew the ire of club legend Alessandro Del Piero, who emphasized on Sky that “the most alarming sign is the absence of a response, both on the pitch and from the management; it’s not reflective of the Juve spirit.” Meanwhile, frustrations brewed amongst the fans, with calls for Motta’s head trending on social media. Some supporters even long for a return of Allegri, while others have been urged, like Fabio Germani from the Italia Bianconera Association, to boycott matches as the season draws to a close. In a twist, young Cambiaso sought to be substituted in Florence due to ankle pain; however, examinations at J Medical ruled out any serious issues, and he’s now joined the national team for further assessment. The team will train hard until Thursday before Motta grants them a long weekend to recharge. Yet, the looming fixture against Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on March 29 feels an eternity away, and the tension is palpably rising in the Juventus ranks as they brace for a do-or-die showdown. - Resource: "https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/2025/03/17/crisi-juventus-giuntoli-e-scanavino-analisi-con-motta_b43a1fe9-7caf-44fc-bb7a-1ae51ce64884.html