Juventus: Tudor on the brink after six winless games, board tension | OneFootball

Igor Tudor's Juventus is experiencing a critical moment. After six matches without a victory and a heavy defeat against a well-organized and cynical Como, the Croatian coach has come under scrutiny from the Juventus management.

Juventus, Tudor on the Brink: Six Matches Without a Win and Tense Relations with Management

The team appears tactically confused, lacking responsiveness, and far from the competitive spirit that has always characterized Juve. And now, on the horizon, looms a thrilling challenge: Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Tudor and Comolli: Tension at Continassa

According to Tuttosport, the relationship between Tudor and general manager Damien Comolli has become cold and distant. In recent meetings at Continassa, Comolli reportedly expressed doubts about the coach's tactical choices, requesting a stable switch to a four-man defense to provide more balance and fluidity to the play.

Tudor, however, reiterated his stance:

"My system is flexible, but I will not distort the team," the coach reportedly said, defending his philosophy based on aggression and high pressing.

Despite some minor adjustments seen against Como, the feeling is that Juventus is struggling to find continuity and identity. The rigidity of the system and the lack of convincing alternatives are complicating the Croatian's work.

A Crucial Month: Between Real Madrid and the Derby della Mole

The coming weeks will be decisive for Tudor's future. The schedule presents a real tour de force:

Real Madrid in the Champions League,

Lazio and Udinese in the league,

the European clash with Sporting,

and finally the derby against Torino.

Five matches that could determine the season, but also the fate of the coach. Beyond the results, the Juventus management expects a change in mentality, a jolt capable of restoring ambition and conviction to a group that appears drained.

The Alternatives: Spalletti, Mancini, and Foreign Options

Juventus, while reiterating confidence in Tudor, is evaluating alternative scenarios in case the crisis does not resolve by the end of November.

Among the most favored names:

Luciano Spalletti, a profile of great experience and charisma, favored by part of the management;

Roberto Mancini, linked to Juve by Pressing and Sandro Sabatini, although currently tied to other international commitments.

There are also young and Italian prospects, like Raffaele Palladino, in excellent relations with technical director Modesto, who appreciates his dynamic and proactive football.

Comolli, on the other hand, is also looking abroad: on the agenda are the names of Marco Rose and Edin Terzic, both modern coaches with significant experience in the Bundesliga.

The Club's Stance: Temporary Confidence in Tudor

Despite internal tensions, Juventus seems intent on continuing with Tudor at least until the end of the season, avoiding hasty changes that could further destabilize the environment. The message, however, is clear: immediate results are needed.

The management wants to see a more solid, responsive, and competitive Juve starting from the next European match. Another misstep, especially in the Champions League, could accelerate drastic decisions.

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