An incomplete Juventus is risking its place in the next Champions League. The team shows structural weaknesses, lacks a leader in midfield, and displays cracks in defense.
Regardless of the real reason, which remains unclear, the number of comebacks suffered is too high. Even the change of coach doesn`t seem to have instilled personality into Juventus. Having been caught by Lazio after taking the lead, Juventus is no longer in control of its own destiny in the race for fourth place and subsequent qualification for the Champions League. If Roma wins tonight against Atalanta in Bergamo, Ranieri`s team would become the favorite, especially considering the possibility of a three-way tie on points. In the meantime, the Bianconeri can only perform yet another seasonal mea culpa for the two points lost at the Olimpico; they have now dropped a staggering 23 points from winning positions.