Juventus’ January Challenges: Project Motta Put to the Test

Juventus is experiencing ups and downs: impressive victories, hard-fought wins, and unexpected setbacks. However, there are signs of improvement for the Bianconeri. Injured players are gradually returning to action, and the team is gaining confidence as they attempt to close the gap with league leaders Atalanta, Napoli, and Inter.

After failing to secure maximum points against Venezia and Monza, Juventus now faces a grueling schedule across three competitions in January. This month will be crucial in determining the direction of Motta’s project. If the team emerges stronger, more confident, and with a good points haul by the end of January, 2025 could be a promising year for the black and white.

The upcoming fixtures are daunting: Fiorentina at home, Milan in the Italian Supercup semifinal (with a potential final against Inter or Atalanta), the Turin derby against Torino, followed by league matches against Atalanta, Milan again, and Napoli. Additionally, Juventus faces two critical Champions League games against Bruges and Benfica, which will determine their final group stage position.

Motta emphasizes the need to refine details and improve in all aspects. Even supporters of Motta’s methods, like Lele Adani, have started to express concerns about the team’s management. Adani noted, “I support this preparation, these rotations, and I find Thiago Motta’s game plan evolving. However, if the team remains insecure, indecisive, and concedes avoidable goals, I focus on the key point: we must improve.”