Prior to Juventus’ 2-1 derby win over Torino, director Beppe Marotta defended coach Massimiliano Allegri, and reassured everyone that his position in Turin was safe.
Even after yesterday’s victory, the defending Italian Champions find themselves languishing in 10th place in the Serie A table, 9 points behind current-leaders Fiorentina.
“There is no debate about the quality of our squad, nor the coach,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium prior to the game.
“Allegri is not up for debate.
“It’s part of our football culture in Italy to change coaches when there is a dramatic situation, but we absolutely haven’t reached that point,” the director added.
“We just need to get back to winning, we are dealing with professionals who have won four consecutive Scudetti, we need to rediscover that sense of pride, that perhaps has been lost.
Marotta then said that the new players are not to be blamed for the Bianconeri’s current difficulties, but echoed prior statements made by defender Patrice Evra, suggesting they need to understand the importance of playing for Juventus.
“Revamping the squad must not become an alibi, it’s part of a longer-term project, but not everyone has understood what it means to play for Juve,” he concluded
Juventus travel to Borussia Monchengladbach on 3 November for their fourth Champions League fixture where they lead their group by one point.
