Gianluigi Buffon – Getty Images December 24, 2024, 3:06 p.m

Former Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has backed Juve boss Thiago Motta, who has come under fire for the team’s poor performances.

“I have a lot of respect for Thiago Motta and I am very confident in what he is building. Motta is a scrupulous coach, prepared, used to certain levels. It is enough to compare him with Allegri. One has won a lot, Thiago starts now: those who compare them are driven by desire to make Juventus’ entourage bitter,” Buffon said.

After 17 played matches, Juventus is in the sixth position of the tournament table.