Juventus sack Igor Tudor after eight games without a win
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Juventus sack Igor Tudor after eight matches without a single victory, a stretch that left the Turin giants stranded in mid-table and struggling for identity. The club confirmed the dismissal on Monday, less than 24 hours after a 1–0 defeat to Lazio that once again exposed Juve’s tactical confusion and lack of sharpness. Fans, already restless after a season of underwhelming performances, are hoping the decision brings a much-needed reset. For those looking to track how Juve’s form might shift in the coming weeks, our expert Serie A Predictions can provide useful insights for upcoming fixtures.
- Juventus part ways with Igor Tudor after eight winless games.
- Massimo Brambilla steps in as interim coach ahead of the Udinese clash.
- Tudor’s tenure lasted just seven months, ending in frustration and missed chances.
- The club faces growing pressure to turn around a faltering Serie A campaign.
The decision marks the end of a turbulent spell for Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March with the hope of restoring Juventus’ competitive edge. Instead, the team unraveled. After an encouraging start with three consecutive wins, Juve’s momentum evaporated. Draws piled up, goals dried out, and the squad’s confidence vanished almost overnight. The recent defeats to Como, Real Madrid, and Lazio were the final straw. “We prepared well, but we’re still missing something,” Tudor admitted after the loss in Rome. He wasn’t wrong. That something turned out to be results.
What makes this sacking even more striking is its timing. It’s the first time Juventus have changed managers before November since 1969, a rare sign of panic for a club built on patience and planning. Brambilla, who’s been coaching the reserve side, now finds himself thrust into the spotlight. His first task? Try to rediscover Juve’s scoring touch after four straight games without a goal. No easy job, especially with Udinese coming to town midweek.
Tudor’s history with Juventus made the dismissal even more emotional. A former center-back who wore the black and white for nearly a decade, he was one of their own. Maybe that’s what makes this story sting a little more. There’s disappointment, but also a quiet sense of inevitability. You could see the writing on the wall weeks ago, the performances, the mood, the body language, it all pointed one way. Still, you can’t help but wonder: did he ever get the right tools for the job?
Now, with the club sitting eighth and six points off leaders Napoli, the focus shifts to rebuilding before the season slips away completely. Brambilla’s appointment feels like a short-term fix, but it might just steady the ship long enough for the board to make a long-term call. Juventus remain one of Italy’s most storied sides, but prestige doesn’t guarantee points. As the season unfolds, keeping an eye on Serie A Predictions might just help fans make sense of what comes next in this unpredictable campaign.
In the days leading up to his dismissal, Igor Tudor’s situation at Juventus had already grown tense. During a heated press conference in Madrid, the Croatian coach made an ill-judged comment comparing Cremonese to a “softer” opponent, which didn’t sit well in Cremona. Locals, proud of their footballing spirit, had been waiting to prove him wrong on the pitch. Fate, however, intervened first. Source: gazzetta.it.
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