Juventus is set to play against Genoa at Allianz Stadium this Saturday. This match marks the first game for Juventus`s new manager, Igor Tudor. He takes over after the club decided to part ways with Thiago Motta during the international break. Tudor is familiar with Juventus, having played as a defender for them in the past.
Tudor`s return to a Serie A coaching role comes a year after he managed Lazio at the end of the 2023-24 season. He had stepped in for Maurizio Sarri at Lazio but left at the end of the season. Now, Juventus`s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has brought Tudor in to help the team secure a spot in the top four and qualify for the next Champions League. His contract is for the rest of the current season, which includes the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA this summer.
In a press conference on Thursday, Tudor expressed his enthusiasm for the job. He mentioned his long-standing passion for coaching, which began early in his career due to injuries. He described himself as someone who makes decisions based on his feelings and is committed to the present, focusing on each day`s training.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Mar. 29
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy
- TV: CBS
- Odds: Juventus -180; Draw +280; Genoa +550
Tudor`s Juventus History as a Player
Igor Tudor has a significant history with Juventus as a player. He played 174 games for the club as a defender and scored 21 goals. During his time, Juventus won two Serie A titles (2001-02, 2002-03), two Italian Supercups (2002, 2003), and the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 1999. He was also part of the team that won the Serie B title in 2006, although he was injured that season. Later, he returned to Juventus as an assistant manager to Andrea Pirlo in the 2020-21 season, winning the Coppa Italia and the Italian Supercoppa.
Tudor`s Coaching Career
Tudor started his coaching career early due to injuries, retiring at 30. He began coaching at Hajduk Split`s youth academy before managing the first team, where he won the Croatian Cup in 2013. He has since coached teams like Karabükspor, PAOK, Galatasaray, Udinese, Hellas Verona, Olympique Marseille, and Lazio.
Tudor`s Style of Management
Tudor is known for his aggressive and intense coaching style, focusing on pressing and discipline in both attack and defense. He often uses a three-man defense, in formations like 3-4-1-2 or 3-5-2. His teams tend to favor direct attacks over slow possession-based play. He has stated his preference for attacking football and winning, even if it means high-scoring games.
Recent Updates
- Juventus has replaced manager Thiago Motta with Igor Tudor, who will coach the team until the end of the season.
- The decision to sack Thiago Motta comes amidst a Juventus crisis, and Igor Tudor is expected to lead the club forward.
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Adrian Whitmore