Father of Motta’s agent hints that fans and media ‘trying to destroy’ Juventus coach | OneFootball

Italian agent Dario Canovi, father of Thiago Motta’s representative Alessandro, hints that fans and media are ‘trying to destroy’ the Juventus coach: ‘It’s one of the national sports.’

Motta is under increasing pressure at the Allianz Stadium following Coppa Italia and Champions League eliminations.

The ex-Italy international was insulted by Juventus ultras on Sunday night, on the eve of a crucial Serie A game against Hellas Verona.

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has confirmed his trust in the Bianconeri boss, but Italian media insist Motta remains under scrutiny and have even named four potential candidates to replace him in 2025-26.

Dario Canovi, one of the most experienced Italian agents and father of Thiago Motta’s representative Alessandro Canovi defended the Bianconeri coach in an interview with TMW.

Father of Motta’s agent hints that fans and media ‘trying to destroy’ Juventus coach

epa11762941 Juventus coach Thiago Motta during the Italian Serie A soccer match Juventus FC vs Bologna FC at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, 7 December 2024. EPA-EFE/Alessandro Di Marco

“I have always said that in Italy, we need two national sports: one is creating idols, myths, and heroes; the other, our favourite, is trying to destroy them,” he said.

“Juventus are still at the top of the standings, and people fail to consider the mitigating factors he [Motta] has faced this season, starting with injuries.

“No one remembers that Juve are playing without four defenders and that many key players, like Nico González and Koopmeiners, were injured early on. Koopmeiners, one of Giuntoli’s most important signings, didn’t even complete the summer pre-season.

“Other teams are struggling, but I don’t see the same level of hostility that Thiago Motta is facing,” argued Canovi.

Juventus host Hellas Verona at the Allianz Stadium this evening. They need a win to return to the top four after Lazio moved into a Champions League spot with a 2-1 win over Milan on Sunday.

Motta is under contract at the Allianz Stadium until June 2027.