Pressure Mounts on Igor Tudor as Juventus Slump Deepens and Board Relations Strain

Key Takeaways:

• Juventus suffered a 2-0 defeat to Como on Sunday, extending their winless streak to six games
• Coach Igor Tudor and director Damien Comolli endured a tense relationship recently, with disagreements over tactical decisions and appointments
• The Bianconeri will travel to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday before facing Lazio in Serie A this Sunday, with Tudor’s position in jeopardy

Juventus in Crisis Following Latest Defeat

Italian media sources indicate that Igor Tudor’s tenure as Juventus head coach has reached a critical point after a 2-0 loss to Como on Sunday. This result marked the Bianconeri’s first defeat of the season and continued a six-match run without victory, intensifying scrutiny over Tudor’s suitability for the role.

At the end of Como-Juventus, Damien Comolli was spotted walking past the journalists as Tudor was giving his postmatch interviews. He went behind the coach and gave him an encouraging pat on the shoulder. As for Tudor, he did not react….#Juventus

[@teozorzoli on @juventibus… pic.twitter.com/VZamjKnn5J

— Juventus News Live (@juvenewslive) October 20, 2025

Strained Relations at Board Level

Reports from prominent Italian sports publications, including Tuttosport, reveal increasing internal discord, particularly between Tudor and General Manager Damien Comolli. Comolli, who is set to assume the role of CEO next month, reportedly challenged Tudor prior to the Como fixture regarding a potential tactical shift to a four-man defensive setup. However, their discussions failed to produce agreement or a change in momentum, leaving tensions unresolved following the defeat.

The discord extends beyond tactics, with Tudor expressing reservations concerning certain recent club decisions, notably the recruitment of Performance Manager Darren Burgess.

Job on the Line as Critical Fixtures Loom

According to Gazzetta, the outcome of Juventus’s next two matches will largely determine Tudor’s fate at the club. The Bianconeri are scheduled to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday before facing Lazio away in Serie A on Sunday. Failure in either or both contests, particularly the league encounter in Rome, could spell the end of Tudor’s Juventus spell.

Potential replacements have already been linked should a managerial change occur. Possible successors include Roberto Mancini, Luciano Spalletti, Raffaele Palladino, and even the prospect of Thiago Motta returning – the latter remains under contract with Juventus until 2027.