After the defeat to Napoli in the Coppa Italia, the second final lost this year, Maurizio Sarri returns to Serie A just one point above Lazio and having to come back from 1-0 in the Champions League. His continuity depends on what he does in these months.
Juventus have started the return of the season with the big $ucker punch of losing the cup final against Napoli. A situation that has generated doubts ahead of the end of the season where a new league and Champions League are in play. They also lost the Italian Super Cup against Lazio.
Although anything can happen in a final, there were no great footballing sensations either in the semis against Milan or in the final match against Napoli, where Buffon was the best. That’s why there were a lot of doubts about Maurizio Sarri. Also strong criticism.
Even ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ say that the manager’s continuity ahead of next season is at stake. The year may end in a blank.
With 12 matches until the end of Serie A, Juve are top, but only a point ahead of Lazio, who had a great streak before the break. The first final is on Monday against Bologna.
Moreover, the last 16-second leg won’t be easy. Juventus have a bigger squad than Lyon, but the 1-0 first leg result makes things quite equal. A debacle in this round would be devastating for Sarri.
