Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli rushed to defend Thiago Motta, stating that he’s not at risk and that he still believed in the project. However, the management is reportedly starting to examine whether to continue with the boss following the double early elimination from the Champions League and the Coppa Italia,

Thiago Motta is under growing pressure at Juventus following The Old Lady’s exit to Empoli in the Coppa Italia quarter final. The Bianconeri lost to the Tuscan side on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after extra time.

Thiago Motta might have only one solution left to stay on as Juventus coach.After two successive eliminations in the space of a week — from the Champions League and the Italian Cup — the pressure is on for Juventus to secure a top-four finish in Serie A and a spot in next season’s Champions League.