Gianluca Zambrotta, former Juventus defender, spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about Thiago Motta`s dismissal, stating: `I wouldn`t have sacked Thiago Motta because it was a three-year project.` He added, `The club asked him to qualify for the Champions League, and the fourth place was only one point away, therefore within reach. Motta was weighed down by the eliminations from the cups and the 7 goals conceded against Atalanta and Fiorentina, but in the end, he also paid for Giuntoli. If you choose a young coach like Thiago, you must support him. The impression is that at a certain point, the management`s support was lacking.`
Have you spoken to him after the dismissal?
`No, but I am convinced that he will restart soon and in a big way. He remains an excellent coach and will have a great career.`