Juventus’ current Serie A campaign has taken an unexpected turn, despite a promising start and a summer transfer window that was largely praised by fans and pundits alike. While their Champions League performance is meeting expectations, with the team currently in position to qualify for the playoffs, their domestic form has raised concerns.
The Bianconeri find themselves in sixth place with 28 points, trailing the third to fifth-placed teams by three points. More worryingly, they’ve already fallen nine points behind league leaders Atalanta after just 16 rounds. This poor run of form has effectively ended Juventus’ Scudetto ambitions for the season.
Calciomercato [**report**](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-fiducia-totale-a-thiago-motta-ma-la-storia-insegna-che--95105) how several factors contribute to the team’s struggles. Their 10 draws and mere 6 wins represent their worst start in 26 years. The team’s attack has been lackluster, scoring only 26 goals, making them the fifth-best offense in the league. Moreover, Thiago Motta’s tactical approach has been criticized for its rigidity and lack of effectiveness.
Despite these challenges, reports suggest that the club maintains full confidence in Motta. The Gazzetta dello Sport claims that even if Juventus fails to qualify for the 2025-26 Champions League, the three-year project under Motta would continue.
However, Juventus’ history shows that no manager is truly safe. The club has parted ways with high-profile coaches like Maifredi, Ancelotti, and Allegri in the past when results didn’t meet expectations. While an in-season change seems unlikely, a disastrous finish to the campaign could potentially put Motta’s position in jeopardy come season’s end.
As the pressure mounts, all eyes will be on Motta and his ability to turn Juventus’ season around, with Champions League qualification now the primary objective for this young, revamped squad.