Thiago Motta's brief tenure at Juventus ended after just nine months, marked by disappointing performances including significant Serie A defeats and early exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia. Journalist Julien Laurens highlighted that the back-to-back losses led to Motta's inevitable dismissal. The appointment of Igor Tudor as his replacement prompts questions about the effectiveness of Juventus’ strategies, including questionable transfer market decisions, particularly regarding midfielder Douglas Luiz, who failed to make an impact despite a significant investment.
"It was inevitable," journalist Julien Laurens said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast. "You can't lose 4-0 and 3-0 in back-to-back games, on the back of being knocked out in the Champions League."
"I felt for him, because I am a big fan and I love what he did at Bologna," Laurens added. "This doesn't mean he is not a good coach and that later on in his career he is not going to achieve great things, but maybe this was a little bit too early and certainly it just never started."
Motta, 42, a former midfielder with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Paris St-Germain, was appointed last year after a hugely impressive spell at Bologna. His progressive style of football transformed the club from one battling against relegation to one that finished fifth in Serie A last season to secure a place in the Champions League.
Weeks after arriving at Juventus, he oversaw the 42.35m signing of midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa. Such a significant outlay suggested he would be a key player for what Motta wanted to do.
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