After yet another defeat, tension at Juventus continues to mount. Cricket Exchange noted that the team’s 0–1 loss to Real Madrid in the third round of the Champions League extended their winless streak to seven matches across all competitions. Supporters have grown restless, demanding a change in leadership, yet the board remains hesitant, still backing Igor Tudor for now. With constant managerial reshuffles and chaotic boardroom politics, Italian media have mockingly labeled Juventus “the Manchester United of Serie A.”
Last season, the club dismissed Thiago Motta midway through the campaign, appointing former legend Tudor to steady the ship. His arrival barely secured a Champions League spot. Over the summer, Juventus approached Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini but failed to reach agreements. With the Club World Cup on the horizon, management had little choice but to extend Tudor’s deal. Early optimism faded fast — after three league wins, Juventus stumbled into a string of draws against Verona, Atalanta, and AC Milan, then suffered a 0–2 defeat to Como. Their Champions League run also faltered, drawing 4–4 with Dortmund, 2–2 with Villarreal, and losing 0–1 to Madrid. They have now gone three games without scoring a single goal.
As highlighted by Cricket Exchange, Juventus have slipped to seventh in Serie A, four points off leaders AC Milan. Their European campaign looks equally bleak, sitting outside the qualification zone and trailing Newcastle by four points. Pressure is mounting, and the sense of déjà vu among supporters is unmistakable — another promising start turning into frustration and uncertainty.
Much of the criticism centers on Tudor’s questionable decisions. Against Villarreal, he risked starting Colombian defender Cavarl just after injury, only for the player to leave the pitch before halftime and be sidelined again for weeks. Later, with Juventus leading through Conceição’s brace, two defensive substitutions destroyed their momentum, allowing Villarreal to equalize in stoppage time. In another match against Como, with the team behind 0–1, Tudor delayed his first substitution until the 70th minute, drawing the ire of fans and pundits alike.
Tudor’s outspoken comments have made matters worse. After the draw with Villarreal and loss to Como, he criticized the club for failing to sign players he requested. Before the Real Madrid game, he publicly blamed refereeing mistakes and an unfair schedule, claiming Juventus would be leading the table if not for such issues. His remarks, especially about Cremonese, were seen as disrespectful — the modest side that had beaten AC Milan 2–1 in their opener, something Juventus themselves failed to do.
According to reports cited by Cricket Exchange, the Juventus hierarchy is giving Tudor three more league matches to reverse the slide. Should results fail to improve, names like Palladino, Spalletti, and Mancini are already being discussed as replacements. For many fans, the situation feels painfully familiar — a giant club stuck in endless transition, searching for stability while rivals surge ahead.