Juventus: The decisive week for Igor Tudor

22/10/2025 07:38:00 pandatv

Following the disappointing 0-2 loss at Como, Igor Tudor’s coaching position at Juventus is shaking badly. Italian press reports that confidence in the Croatian coach has hit its lowest point, and he only has two remaining matches—the Champions League game against Real Madrid and the Serie A clash with Lazio—to save himself.

The defeat at Como was the last straw, revealing all of Juventus’ weaknesses and deadlock. Although it was Juve’s first loss in Serie A this season, it was their sixth straight game without a victory. Tudor’s record after the first seven rounds is even worse than that of his predecessor Thiago Motta, who was fired in March to make way for him. Against a far less formidable opponent, Juventus not only lost but did so in a weak, uninspired manner, lacking any fighting spirit.

Support from fans and the club’s leadership is running dry. The jeers after last week’s draw with Milan have now turned into a frightening silence. Juventus’ management is reportedly starting to look for replacements, with names like Luciano Spalletti, Roberto Mancini, and Raffaele Palladino being mentioned. Tudor himself seems to have lost enthusiasm for his role. Tensions between him and CEO Damien Comolli regarding the summer transfer policy—especially the failure to retain Randal Kolo Muani and the disappointing replacement, Lois Openda—are believed to be the fundamental reasons behind the current situation. Tudor feels “ignored,” and his frustration is gradually becoming apparent.

Igor Tudor has only two matches left to keep his job, but does he even want to?

Tonight’s trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to face a powerful Real Madrid offers almost no hope for a positive outcome. Winning or losing may no longer be the priority; rather, it is about how Juventus will perform. Will the players still fight for Tudor? The team’s unity and spirit will be most evident in Madrid.

However, the truly decisive match will be the weekend encounter with Lazio. Lazio is also experiencing a slump in form, and another poor result at home against them will almost certainly mark the end of Tudor’s brief reign in Turin.

In this bleak context, another issue troubling Juventus’ management is the future of Kenan Yildiz. The young Turkish star has shone brilliantly under Tudor and is considered the club’s future. However, contract renewal talks are difficult, and Yildiz is reportedly waiting to see the club’s next direction. The coaching instability will surely influence his decision. Juventus wants to keep Yildiz at all costs, but first, they must sort out their own mess. The coming week will be a critical moment for Igor Tudor’s future, and possibly for Juventus as well.

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