In a parallel universe, Juventus would have fired Max Allegri a long time ago. However, the strategist is still in charge of the club despite being in free fall.
However, one could imagine that at some point, management will finally decide to take up the axe.
According to Tuttosport via ilBianconero, Saturday’s Derby della Mole could decide Allegri’s fate, as a defeat could spell the end of his disastrous second spell at the club.
The source also names five managers who could be candidates for the black and white bench.
The first is Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine had success in England with Southampton and Tottenham, but he parted ways with PSG last summer after failing to lead the team to European glory.
The second name on the list is Thomas Tuchel, who recently left Chelsea after a poor start to the campaign. The German had lifted the Champions League trophy with the Blues in 2021.
Then we have the experienced Rafael Benítez who went through Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea, Napoli and Real Madrid, among others.
Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is also on the list. He remains untethered after finishing a second spell at Fiorentina in 2021.
Finally, the source also mentions former Sassuolo and Roma coach Eusebio De Francesco. The Italian’s career has been going downhill since he led the Giallorossi to a historic Champions League semi-final in 2018. He has been sacked mid-season four years in a row.
