Juventus might not axe Thiago Motta in the near future, but his chances of staying on their bench next season are rapidly waning. Qualifying for the Champions League would help his case but might not suffice, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

The ownership is fuming for yet another collapse. The coach had a long talk with director Cristiano Giuntoli, who was his main ally. Both are aware that things have to change. The brass expected more progress at this point of the season. The boss is under scrutiny for his technical and tactical choices against La Dea, his communication style, and his poor relationship with the players.

Juventus would mull firing Thiago Motta before the end of the season in case of further dismal losses. The former Bologna boss would quickly be ousted if the Bianconeri don’t make the top four, but even that could not be enough. He’ll have to show improvements in several aspects.

The front office aims to fight for the Scudetto next season by adding two or three top players in the summer. Therefore, the manager has ten games to prove he’s the right man for the job. If not, the hierarchy would consider Antonio Conte, should he grow restless at Napoli, Gian Piero Gasperini, and Stefano Pioli.

Our Take on Thiago Motta and Juventus

Things change fast, as they have gone from Scudetto dark horses to a potential firing in a week. Any potential replacement, but perhaps Conte, would set them back a year as he’d have to get accustomed to his new surroundings and the squad. While the campaign has been disappointing, being patient often pays off with young coaches. They have rarely been in recent history.