Overview
- Juventus suffered a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina, following a 4-0 loss to Atalanta last weekend, marking their second consecutive heavy loss in Serie A.
- The team is now fifth in the league standings with 52 points, one point behind fourth-placed Bologna, jeopardizing their Champions League qualification hopes.
- Club football director Cristiano Giuntoli reaffirmed support for manager Thiago Motta, emphasizing the importance of unity and balance during this challenging period.
- Motta, in his first season, has faced criticism after Juventus was eliminated from the Champions League, Coppa Italia, and Italian Super Cup earlier this year.
- Fiorentina's victory, driven by goals from Robin Gosens, Rolando Mandragora, and Albert Gudmundsson, lifted them to eighth place in the standings with 48 points.