Juventus is on course to finish the season outside the top four and without a trophy, which raises serious questions about the decision to appoint Thiago Motta as their manager.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta takes responsibility for a 2-0 loss against Benfica and refuses to rule signings new players in the final day of the January transfer window.The Bianconeri have qualified

Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings