The atmosphere surrounding Juventus has become increasingly tense following their shocking elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Empoli last week. The fallout has been significant, with coach Thiago Motta and club management delivering harsh rebukes to the players. For the first time this season, the coach’s performance has come under scrutiny, with rumours swirling about a potential change at the helm in June, even if the team secures a top-four finish in Serie A.
In response to the team’s poor form, Motta has taken the unusual step of sending the squad into a training retreat. This decision has only fuelled the growing discontent among Juventus supporters, particularly the ultras groups who are planning to make their voices heard at the Allianz Stadium during Monday night’s match against Hellas Verona.
The organized fan groups, including Drughi Bianconeri, Primo Novembre 1897, NordEst, Viking, and N.A.B., have issued a scathing statement expressing their frustration with the current state of affairs at the club. The communiqué reads, in part:
“We are the ones who follow you everywhere, always thinking of Juventus, present in rain, snow, ice, or sun. We’ve given you our trust, wanting to believe and support you with enthusiasm and sacrifice. Unfortunately, today we can no longer tolerate a project that seems to have failed, where nothing makes logical sense or follows a comprehensible path!”
The statement goes on to describe the Juventus fanbase as tired and disappointed, manifesting their displeasure during matches through whistles and insults – behavior the ultras claim they had always wanted to avoid. However, they now find the team’s attitude and indifference towards the historic Juventus jersey intolerable.
The fans are calling for immediate change, warning that their disapproval will be loudly expressed in hopes of igniting a spark among players, coach, and management to salvage what they describe as “a disastrous season unlike any in the last 14 years.”
To demonstrate the severity of their discontent, the ultras have organized protests scheduled for Sunday at 7:45 PM in the South Curve plaza of the Allianz Stadium, followed by a demonstration at the J Hotel where the team is staying. They are urging all Juventus supporters to join in making their voices heard.
The statement concludes with a resolute message: “WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP!” – a reminder of the passionate support that remains despite the current turmoil.
