Former Juventus President Analyzes Team’s Performance and Upcoming Challenges

Giovanni Cobolli Gigli, the former president of Juventus, recently shared his insights on the team’s current situation and the upcoming match against Napoli. In his view, Juventus is currently performing at a level that makes securing a fourth-place finish their maximum achievable goal. He expressed mild disappointment with the team’s recent 0-0 draw against Bruges in the Champions League but acknowledged that Benfica’s loss works in Juventus’ favor for reaching the playoffs.

Looking ahead to the Napoli-Juventus match, Cobolli Gigli admits that while he hopes for a Juventus victory as a fan, he recognizes the significant challenge the team faces. He points out the vast difference in performance between the two teams, attributing much of Napoli’s success to their coach, Antonio Conte. Cobolli Gigli draws a stark contrast between Conte and Juventus’ current coach, Thiago Motta, praising Conte’s ability to revitalize players and improve team performance.

The former president expresses concern over Juventus’ struggle to score goals and questions some of Motta’s decisions, particularly regarding player management. He also comments on Napoli’s transfer strategy, acknowledging club president De Laurentiis’ business acumen in balancing financial considerations with team performance.

When asked about potentially bringing Conte back to Juventus, Cobolli Gigli presents a conflicted view. While he recognizes Conte’s coaching prowess, he also recalls the coach’s less-than-ideal departure from the club and subsequent behavior, suggesting that such factors would need to be considered in any potential rehiring decision.