Juventus have dismissed manager Igor Tudor following their 2-1 defeat to Lazio, ending the Croatian’s short and troubled spell in charge. Tudor, who took over in March as a replacement for Thiago Motta, failed to turn the club’s fortunes around as the winless run stretched to eight matches.

Eight Games Without Victory

The 43-year-old’s tenure unravelled rapidly, with Juventus sliding to eighth in Serie A after a string of disappointing performances. Sunday’s defeat to Lazio marked the team’s third consecutive loss in all competitions, piling pressure on Tudor and intensifying fan frustration.

Despite flashes of promise early in his reign, Juventus looked increasingly disjointed and short of confidence, with key players struggling to find form. Their failure to capitalise on early-season momentum proved decisive in the club’s decision to act.

Club Statement Confirms Departure

In an official statement, the club announced: “Juventus thanks Igor Tudor and his entire staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months and wishes them all the best for their future careers.”

The statement underscored that assistant coach Massimiliano Brambilla will step in as caretaker for Wednesday’s Serie A clash against Udinese (17:30 GMT). Brambilla, who has worked within Juventus’ youth setup, is expected to provide short-term stability while the board assesses longer-term managerial options.

Struggles in League and Europe

The Old Lady’s domestic form has been worrying. They now sit six points adrift of league leaders Napoli, with no wins in their last five league outings. Goals have been hard to come by, while defensive lapses have repeatedly cost them points.

European performances have been no better. Juventus are 25th in the Champions League group stage rankings after taking just two points from their first three matches — drawing twice and losing once. With qualification hopes hanging by a thread, Brambilla faces a huge task to steady the ship.

What Next for Juventus?

The focus now turns to how quickly Juventus can recover from this slump. The Turin giants are desperate to avoid another turbulent campaign and will be seeking a manager capable of restoring consistency and identity to the team.