Juventus: Full Support for Thiago Motta, but History Shows No One is Safe

Juventus’ Serie A campaign has taken an unexpected turn this season. Despite a well-received transfer window and a promising start, the team’s performance in the league has been underwhelming. While their Champions League results are meeting expectations, with the team currently in position to qualify for the playoffs, their domestic form is raising concerns.

In Serie A, Juventus currently sits sixth with 28 points, trailing the third to fifth-placed teams by 3 points. The gap to the league leaders is even more significant, making a title challenge seem unlikely just 16 rounds into the season. More worryingly, even qualification for next season’s Champions League is far from certain.

Several factors contribute to Juventus’ struggles:
– An unusually high number of draws (10) and few wins (6)
– A relatively low goal tally (26, fifth-best in the league)
– A playing style that lacks both quality and effectiveness
– Numerous injuries since July
– Difficulty in maximizing the potential of key summer signings like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz

Despite these challenges, the club maintains full confidence in manager Thiago Motta. There are no indications that his position is under threat, even if results continue to decline. The current plan is to continue with Motta’s three-year project, regardless of Champions League qualification for the 2025-26 season.

However, Juventus’ history suggests that no one is truly safe if the season ends in sporting disaster. Past examples include the departures of managers like Maifredi, Ancelotti, and Allegri, demonstrating that even seemingly secure positions can change if results are unsatisfactory.