In his editorial for Corriere dello Sport, journalist Massimiliano Gallo discussed Juventus` recent defeat away at Parma. According to Gallo, this loss undermines the notion that a case was being built for Igor Tudor to remain as the team`s coach. He commented on the typical Italian reaction in football: quick to call for a manager`s sacking after a single defeat, yet ready to hail them as a tactical genius after just two wins. Despite this trend, Gallo believes Tudor shows promise, especially appreciating his pragmatic view that “games aren`t won solely by tactics.” However, the journalist suggests that truly believing Tudor will keep the Juventus job feels like the forced effort of a child pretending to believe in Santa Claus to please their parents.
Despite the setback of this first loss under his tenure, Gallo credits Tudor with getting the team back on track after it seemed headed for disaster. With only five matches left, the Bianconeri are still very much in the hunt for the crucial fourth place and Champions League qualification. They currently sit fifth, level on points with Lazio and just one point behind Bologna. The upcoming match between Bologna and Juventus is poised to be decisive, highlighting that the race for the top four is still wide open.