Juventus announced on Monday that head coach Igor Tudor has been relieved of his duties following the team’s 0–1 defeat to Lazio. The loss means Juventus have collected just five points from their last five league matches.
Brambilla to Take Over as Interim Head Coach
The club also confirmed that first-team coach Brambilla will serve as interim manager and lead the team in their upcoming match against Udinese.
Official Club Statement
“Juventus Football Club announces today that Igor Tudor is no longer the head coach of the men’s first team. Coaching staff members Ivan Javorcic, Tomislav Rogic, and Riccardo Lagnachi will also leave their roles,” the club said in an official statement.
Juventus thanked Tudor and his staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months and wished them the best in their future careers.
Juventus currently sit eighth in the Serie A table, six points behind leaders Napoli. In the UEFA Champions League, the team has recorded one draw and two losses in three matches, ranking 25th out of 36 teams, a concerning position for the club.
Tudor’s Impressive Playing Career
At 47, Igor Tudor is a former Croatian international who played as a central defender. During his playing career, he made 174 appearances for Juventus, scoring 21 goals and providing six assists.
He also represented the Croatia national football team 55 times, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist.
A Varied and Rich Coaching Background
After retiring, Tudor began his managerial career and has coached several clubs, including Galatasaray, Udinese, Hajduk Split, Hellas Verona, Olympique de Marseille, and Lazio.
Mixed Results as Juventus Head Coach
Tudor took over as Juventus head coach in late March, replacing Thiago Motta. In 24 matches, he recorded 10 wins, eight draws, and six losses.
Although Juventus started the season strongly with three consecutive league wins, including a thrilling 4–3 victory over Inter Milan, the team’s form dropped sharply, with just three draws and two losses thereafter.
Recent Matches Highlight Offensive Struggles
In their last three matches, Juventus suffered consecutive defeats to Como 1907, Real Madrid, and Lazio. The team has also failed to score a single goal in their last four league games.
Spalletti Emerges as Leading Candidate for New Head Coach
According to Italian media reports, Juventus aim to finalise their new head coach before their upcoming Serie A clash with Cremonese. Former Italy national football team head coach Luciano Spalletti is the club’s top choice.
Juventus have already held initial talks with Spalletti, and the negotiations are reportedly progressing well. On October 28, Damiano Comolli is expected to meet Spalletti’s representatives in person to finalise contract details.
Other candidates include former ACF Fiorentina head coach Raffaele Palladino and former Italy boss Roberto Mancini.
