Juventus quietly announced the dismissal of Igor Tudor, but the situation was far from quiet inside the club. An eight-game winless run and four matches without scoring made the decision unavoidable. Below you will see inormation about this news which has been summarized The Football Insight.
The 1–0 defeat to Lazio finally pushed the club to act and move forward. Tudor was originally hired on a short-term deal with one goal: secure Champions League qualification. He delivered that objective, but Juventus still offered him a contract extension based more on convenience than confidence. With limited time before the Club World Cup, the club rushed major decisions.
This rushed approach continued behind the scenes. When sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli was removed and replaced by Damien Comolli, Juventus had even less time to prepare properly for the new season. Tudor stayed but leadership felt uncertain from the start.
A Fresh Voice Brings a Quick Win
After Tudor’s exit, NextGen coach Massimo Brambilla took temporary charge with only one training session to prepare for Udinese. Surprisingly, the team responded immediately, winning 3–1 and scoring more freely than they had in weeks.
Brambilla made simple but effective adjustments. Dusan Vlahovic played in a front two with Loïs Openda, which better suits his strengths. Filip Kostic and Andrea Cambiaso returned as true wing-backs, showing more positive, attacking intent.
Just as important was the emotional change. Tudor looked frustrated on the sidelines in recent weeks, which increased pressure on the players. A calmer approach helped the team stay confident and finally break their scoring drought.
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A Fast Fall After a Brilliant Start
Juventus began the season in exciting fashion, winning their first three league matches including an unforgettable 4–3 victory against Inter. They also fought to a wild 4–4 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The early mood was full of energy and hope.
But the goals suddenly disappeared. New signings like Openda and Jonathan David struggled to build chemistry because Tudor rotated systems and positions too often. Even standout youngster Kenan Yildiz had inconsistent performances due to tactical changes. Tudor tried different shapes 3-4-2-1, then a back four, then 3-5-2 but nothing stopped the slide. The team pressed high but became stretched, leaving gaps everywhere. Confidence collapsed quickly.
Spalletti Steps In, But Problems Run Deep
Luciano Spalletti, the coach who guided Napoli to a historic title, is expected to take over. His reputation for tactics and development gives Juventus hope, especially with young talents like Yildiz, Khéphren Thuram, and Francisco Conceição.
However, the squad was built through years of poor decisions. Expensive signings like Douglas Luiz and Nicolás González are no longer at the club, and Juventus sold promising talents such as Dean Huijsen and Matias Soulé now thriving elsewhere.
Spalletti cannot erase past mistakes overnight. His job is not just to improve results, but to rebuild the identity of a club that once dominated Italy. Juventus must rediscover patience, smarter planning, and belief in youth or this reset will only be temporary. Follow footballcoasters.co.uk for weekly deep dives into football’s biggest story.