The Italian media harshly criticized Juventus and their coach Thiago Motta following a humiliating 0-4 home loss to Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday. Reports suggest Motta’s job is at risk, even if Juventus secures a Champions League spot.
Juventus experienced their most significant defeat of the season against Atalanta. It marked their worst home loss in over five decades and only the third time in the 21st century they’ve lost by a four-goal margin at home or away.
This defeat leaves Juventus six points behind Atalanta, who are third in the league. Lazio could potentially overtake Juventus, sitting just two points behind with a game in hand against Udinese.
Juventus’s struggles this season include Champions League elimination, a Coppa Italia quarter-final exit against Empoli, and a Supercoppa Italiana semi-final defeat to Milan.
Italian Media Reacts to Juventus’s 0-4 Humiliation
With Champions League qualification being the primary objective, La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Motta’s position is uncertain. His job could be in jeopardy at the season’s end even if Champions League qualification is achieved.
Tuttosport described Juventus’s loss as a ‘disaster,’ stating they ‘failed’ against Atalanta. While a top-four finish benefits Juventus financially, Tuttosport argues it doesn’t represent sporting success.
Corriere dello Sport suggests Thiago Motta has shown ‘no progress’ at Juventus, highlighting disappointing performances from key players like Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez, Kenan Yildiz, and Andrea Cambiaso.