Thiago Motta is increasingly on the gridiron and meanwhile there is talk of Xavi to Juve: strange creaks filter from Vinovo…
Thiago Motta e l’”effetto Xavi”: filtra un cambiamento importante da Vinovo (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
It is not an easy time for Thiago Motta. After the heavy defeat against Napoli, the Juventus coach seems to have lost his last alibi: that league unbeaten streak that was keeping afloat a season already full of questions.
Now, even the much-discussed “pareggitis” – which until a few days ago could even be read as a sign of solidity – appears in a very different light. Most of all, however, another element is striking: the feeling of surrender of this Juventus team, overwhelmed by a fierce Napoli, led by an equally fierce Antonio Conte.
And if Napoli has it to spare, Juventus seems to be lacking just that hunger. Or perhaps it is Thiago Motta himself who has lost some of his own. In Vinovo, say some voices reported by Radio Radio, the coach is no longer the same. Usually smiling and proactive, regardless of the results, today he appears more somber, pensive, almost turned off. His initial enthusiasm seems to have dissolved, giving way to a palpable tension that is reflected on the team.
Making the climate even heavier are the rumors about Xavi Hernandez, who, according to rumors, could be next in line to sit on the Bianconeri bench.
A situation that, ironically, is reminiscent of what happened just last year, when rumors about Motta’s possible arrival helped destabilize an already tense environment, with Massimiliano Allegri eventually collapsing under the weight of pressure during that famous Coppa Italia challenge. The rest, as they say in such cases, is history.
Il caso Vlahovic rischia di affondare Thiago Motta
But what is really going on between Thiago Motta and Juventus? The signs coming from training sessions are not encouraging. The relationship between the coach and some players seems to have soured, with one name above all standing out: Dusan Vlahovic.
Il caso Vlahovic rischia di affondare Thiago Motta (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
The Serbian bomber is now an overt case. Continuous exclusions from the starting lineup and virtually nonexistent dialogue with the coach are fueling an increasingly evident discontent. For the Serbian, the benches are not only affecting his performance, but also risk depreciating his market value, making his eventual sale in the summer complicated.
Vlahovic, however, is not the only problem. The rest of the team seems to have lost faith in the technical project of Motta, who can no longer convey the grit and energy that had characterized his first weeks in charge of Juventus. Add to this the tactical difficulties, with a team struggling to find a clear and convincing game identity. In short, an explosive mix that is leading the Juventus environment to an increasingly unstable situation.
The question is, will Thiago Motta be able to rekindle that spark that seemed to have won everyone over in his early days in Turin, or will it be time to give way to a new star player? Only time, and perhaps a few wins, will provide an answer.
Xavi Hernandez alla Juventus? Si fa strada uno scenario clamoroso
Rumors about Xavi Hernandez are certainly not helping to calm the climate. The former Barcelona coach is currently contractually free, and according to some foreign insiders, the Juventus management is already probing the ground to bring him to Turin. A simple plan for the future or a move already in place for a change in the running? Hard to say for sure, but the feeling is that Thiago Motta’s position is hanging by a thread.
Xavi Hernandez alla Juventus? Si fa strada uno scenario clamoroso (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Certainly, Xavi would represent an ambitious choice, capable of bringing back enthusiasm to a square that, at the moment, seems to have lost confidence. His idea of soccer, based on ball possession and dynamism, has several points of contact with that of Motta and could be the turning point for a Juventus in search of identity.
But the risk of a mid-season reversal is always just around the corner: if results do not come soon, the management may decide to speed up the timetable, handing the bench to the Catalan coach sooner than expected.
The situation in Vinovo is in full turmoil. Thiago Motta is at a crossroads: regain the team’s trust and turn things around, or give in under the weight of expectations and pressure. The challenge is not only on the field, but also off it, where the interplay between coach, players, and management could lead to drastic choices.
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