Thiago Motta’s Juventus are making waves in Serie A, narrowing the gap to league leaders Inter Milan to just six points with 11 matches left in the season. This marks a significant improvement compared to last year under Massimiliano Allegri, when Juventus trailed by a daunting 15 points at the same stage.
Although Juventus currently sit fourth in the standings with five points fewer than last season, the situation is far more competitive. Calciomercato report how last year, the team was in second place but hopelessly distant from first. Now, with Inter just six points ahead, the title race remains open.
This progress comes after two transfer windows that saw Juventus invest nearly €200 million to bring in 13 new players, including names like Teun Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, Marcus Thuram, and Randal Kolo Muani. Despite this spending spree, Juventus has had to balance a busy schedule, including 10 Champions League matches—something they did not contend with last season.
Defensively, Juventus have been stellar, boasting the best backline in Serie A with only 21 goals conceded in 27 matches. However, missed opportunities weigh heavily on their campaign. Draws against Parma, Venezia, and Lecce have cost them valuable points; winning those matches would have placed them level with Inter at the top of the table.
One of the biggest setbacks has been the injury to Bremer, whose absence has been a significant blow to their Scudetto hopes. Yet, Thiago Motta deserves credit for his adaptability and resilience. Despite criticism—even from within the club’s circles—he has refined his approach without straying from his core philosophy of dynamic football.
