Sky Sport Italia are reporting that Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is at great risk of losing his job after Wednesday evening’s Coppa Italia final against Atalanta, despite the Bianconeri securing the trophy after a 1-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico.
Multiple outlets in Italy have reported that Juventus hierarchy were not pleased at all by Allegri’s touchline conduct and the reported threats he made to Tuttosport editor Guido Vaciago.
The Bianconeri tactician reportedly called Vaciago a ‘Sh** editor,” and told him to “write the truth in your newspaper, not what the clubs tell you.”
Allegri is believed to have followed up with: “I know where to find you. I’ll come, and I’ll rip both your ears out. I’ll come and hit you in the face, write the truth in your newspaper.”
As a result, and following a disappointing season by Juventus standards, in which the team currently find themselves in fourth and 25 points behind champions Inter, Sky report that the club are evaluating the possibility of an early farewell to Allegri.
The board reportedly feel that Allegri did not conduct himself in the true “Juventus style.”
When might Juventus sack Allegri?
The coach is currently under contract until the summer of 2025, but Thursday’s report suggests that his second spell at the Allianz Stadium could come to an end before then, and possibly even before the end of the 2024-25 season.
Sky confirm that the decision will need to be approved by CEO Maurizio Scanavino, after consulting with John Elkann, club President Gianluca Ferrero and the club’s legal department.
If Juventus do decide to part ways with Allegri, Sky believe that a decision could come as early as Friday, likely in the evening after the stock market closes.