News Focus
- Juventus could miss the Champions League for the first time in fifteen years after falling to sixth place in Serie A.
- The Bianconeri suffered a 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina and trail the top four by two points with one match left.
- Missing out on Europe’s elite competition could cost the club at least €80 million in lost revenue.
- Coach Luciano Spalletti will meet owner John Elkann this week to discuss the team’s poor campaign.
- CEO Damien Comolli faces scrutiny, though Director Giorgio Chiellini is reportedly safe from dismissal.
The Turin giants face the real possibility of missing out on the Champions League for the first time since 2010. This prospect has placed the entire management structure under severe pressure at the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus fell to a 2-0 defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday. This result leaves them in sixth position in the Serie A table. They now sit two points adrift of the top four with only ninety minutes of the season remaining.
Failure to qualify for Europe’s premier club competition would deliver a massive financial blow. Reports indicate the club could lose at least €80 million in revenue from broadcast rights and prize money.
Head coach Luciano Spalletti plans to hold urgent talks with club owner John Elkann in the coming days. The pair will assess the team’s disappointing performance and decide on the next steps. Spalletti only signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2028 two months ago.
The Italian tactician admits he must reflect deeply on his methods following the loss to Fiorentina. However, his position is not officially under threat at this moment.
If Juventus fail to secure Champions League football, significant changes could follow. Chief Executive Officer Damien Comolli may lose his job. He only arrived at the club last summer to replace Cristiano Giuntoli.
Elkann will consider his options carefully following his meeting with Spalletti. Any final decisions regarding the management structure will come after the final league match next weekend.
According to reports, only Giorgio Chiellini is certain to keep his role. The former captain currently serves as the Director of Football Strategy at the club.