On Thursday, Cristiano Giuntoli provided an answer. In an interview with Sky Italia that was later posted to Juventus’ official website, Giuntoli — now in his second season as the club’s chief football officer — confirmed that Motta’s “position is not in question” amidst even more heat in the aftermath of the loss to Empoli and Champions League ouster at the hands of PSV Eindhoven seven days earlier.

Juventus chief Cristiano Giuntoli insists coach Thiago Motta's job is safe. Motta is under pressure after their Coppa Italia exit by Empoli this week, with Juve already out of the Champions League and sitting outside the Serie A top four.

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli insists Thiago Motta is not under scrutiny and reveals he, the club president and the coach met the team this morning after an ‘unacceptable’ performance