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Juventus Dismisses Coach Thiago Motta Amidst Poor Performance
Juventus Football Club has officially terminated the contract of head coach Thiago Motta following a series of disappointing results that have left the team struggling in Serie A. The club announced the decision on Sunday, citing the need for immediate improvements to salvage the season.
Motta’s tenure, which began less than a year ago, was marred by inconsistent performances. The tipping point came after consecutive heavy defeats, a 3-0 loss to Fiorentina and a 4-0 home defeat to Atalanta, resulting in Juventus dropping to fifth place in the league standings, 12 points behind leaders Inter Milan.
In response to Motta’s dismissal, Juventus has appointed former player Igor Tudor as the new head coach. Tudor, who spent a significant portion of his playing career at Juventus, has managerial experience with clubs like Udinese, Hellas Verona, and Lazio. He has been contracted until the end of the season, with a potential extension if he secures Champions League qualification for the team.
Tudor’s immediate challenge is to stabilize the squad and implement tactical changes to reverse the team’s fortunes. His first match in charge will be against Genoa, where he is expected to shift from Motta’s 4-2-3-1 formation to a 3-4-2-1 setup.
