Stefano Pioli continues to be linked with a return to Italy and Serie A to take over at Juventus in the event that current incumbent Thiago Motta is dismissed. Here is why the Old Lady are

Juventus appears to be edging closer to the decision of parting ways with Thiago Motta as their once-promising season nears its conclusion without securing any trophies. This would be a significant blow for the club,

Juventus reportedly have three options lined up to replace head coach Thiago Motta in the event that he is dismissed before the end of the current campaign,

A series of expensive arrivals during the summer transfer window means that Thiago Motta has spent as much at Juventus in his first year than his predecessor Massimiliano Allegri did in four, and

However, he reiterated his support for Motta as he urged the club to give him some more time to sort out the mistakes. He said: “Motta now has a fluctuating project, but we need to give him confidence for at least another year to create the conditions to win.

Thiago Motta is at risk of losing his job at the end of his first season in charge of Juventus after receiving the 4-0 hammering at home against Atalanta in