Source: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
[Saba Sports News] Just now, Serie A club Juventus announced the dismissal of head coach Thiago Motta due to poor performance. This news has attracted attention from the public, especially after former Juventus star Federico Chiesa liked the post, drawing further scrutiny and confirming rumors of discord between the two. Under Motta’s leadership, Juventus has not performed well this season; they are the team with the most draws among the top five leagues and have already dropped out of the title race in Serie A. They were also eliminated in the Champions League playoffs. However, Chiesa’s action of liking the post may also bring some negative consequences. It could be perceived as disrespect towards the coach, affecting his image among fans. Motta clearly informed Chiesa that he was not part of the team’s plans for the new season and even excluded him from the preseason matches under the pretext of a transfer, which made Chiesa feel neglected and untrusted. Eventually, Chiesa transferred to Liverpool, and this series of events intensified the conflict between the two.