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

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.

Motta has struggled all season to shed the defensive tactics instilled by his predecessor, Massimiliano Allegri, and Juventus has drawn half of its Serie A matches — 13 of 26. Allegri was fired for his ugly outburst toward the referee and others in the Italian Cup final won by Juventus last season.