Juventus are still throwing their games...
They are 2-0 behind against Cagliari at the moment. As they aren't much of a scorer team this season I don't have much belief in them to make comeback for the win after this point.
Juventus look like they are decisive to risk their top 4 place. If Allegri doesn't manage to qualify for the Champions League his future might really be under danger here!!
However I still don't think that it is his fault in fact. It is totally because of being broke and as a result not being able to build a powerful squad. Otherwise you must all be remembering Juventus' golden age with Allegri (from
2014/15 to
2018/19 season).
It must be said that Cagliari is dominating the match, and will try in every way to bring home the 3 points, already from the match against Inter we had seen a Cagliari that wants to get salvation at all costs. As for Juventus I have no more words, it is very clear that the players no longer want Allegri as a coach and they are doing everything to get him fired, there are no other reasons! Because the team was created to win the championship. Lucky for them that next year Italy will have 5 Champions League slots and therefore Juventus still has margin to gain access to the next Champions League
but you think that they drew, would you have ever said that they could have achieved a result like that, however I think that if Juventus continues like this things will get bad for Massimiliano Allegri, I can't believe that a team of this level will go on to draw and losing points in this way the championship is clearly compromised but at least take us to the champions!
By now the championship is compromised for Juventus, but if they continue with these results they will also jeopardise entry to the next Champions League, luckily for them, next year Italy can have 5 teams in the Champions league, 2 teams in the Europa league and 1 team in the conference league. So Juventus has a good margin for manoeuvre, but they cannot afford to lose any more points on the road. Another change could be that if Atalanta or Roma win the Europa League and finish sixth in the league, Italy will have 6 teams in the Champions League. Very unlikely to come true but it can happen
In my view, the most concerning scenario is a 'prolonged period of downsizing,' and it appears that Marotta is steering Inter towards that direction. Following the initial downsizing phase in the summer of 2023, we witnessed the repercussions in the Champions League (as well as the Italian Cup). While they managed to navigate the league well, leveraging what some call the 'Marotta League regulation,' it's unlikely that Italian football will continue to accommodate such tailored regulations for Inter in the upcoming seasons, as other teams are unlikely to accept another year of this interpretation of the rules.
One of the concerning aspects for Inter during this phase is the difficulty in attracting potential buyers. Despite efforts from banks and funds, prospective buyers have shied away during the due diligence process, indicating a potential financial bubble. Even the wealthiest individuals in the world are reluctant to engage with what seems like a 'problem factory.' This reluctance from potential buyers serves as a bleak sign for Inter fans.
Looking ahead, further downsizing appears inevitable. With the club burdened by a billion in debt and an aging squad, the core group of 27-year-olds demands salaries comparable to top players. Marotta seems aware of the gravity of the situation, having already indicated plans to relinquish control within two years.
Inter's strengths lie primarily in their credit with UEFA, stemming from their early withdrawal from the Super League, which also extends to the FIGC. This provides them with a level of security that shields them from the fate of lesser-equipped clubs like Chievo. Marotta wields significant power and strategic acumen in the corridors of influence, yet his managerial prowess is not exceptional. Consequently, Inter's management resembles that of a club from a bygone era, placing heavy reliance on successful transfer campaigns