According to Repubblica Torino, Juventus` path to Champions League qualification under coach Tudor involves a fast-tracked plan. While the schedule appears manageable, Juventus cannot afford to drop points if they want to secure a third or fourth place in the league.
It might be a stretch to say that Champions League qualification is entirely in Juventus` hands. However, in a hypothetical football stock market, the “Juventus stock” would be a promising investment. Partly due to the performance of their rivals, and partly due to signs of a shift in momentum since Motta`s dismissal, Tudor`s team now sees a clearer horizon. This is especially true considering Juventus` upcoming schedule in the last seven games and the challenges facing their competitors in the Champions League race.
After facing Lecce, Juventus will travel to Parma, a potentially tricky fixture as demonstrated by Inter`s recent match there. Following this, they will play at home against Monza, a team seemingly in disarray and likely to be relegated to Serie B first. If Juventus lives up to expectations in these matches, they will head into a direct clash with Bologna in a strong position. They will be aware of the difficulty but also confident in facing what is currently the most in-form team in Italian football. This will be the first of two challenging matches, as the following week Juventus will return to Rome`s Stadio Olimpico to play against Lazio, now coached by Baroni.