Juventus contact Mauricio Pochettino’s agent with the Old Lady set to sack Maurizio Sarri

Serie A giants Juventus have reportedly held talks with Mauricio Pochetti's representatives over taking up job at Turin next summer. Italian giants are said to be unhappy with progress being me by current Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri, who suffered defeats in finals of Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana this season. Juventus are currently eight points clear at top of  Serie A table with four matchdays remaining but despite Scudetto in ir grasp,  end of season could see Maurizio Sarri sacked.

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Maurizio Sarri sacked at end of season? Mauricio Pochetti frontrunner to be next Juventus coach 

According to reports from La Stampa, Juventus have alrey begun talks with some of top manrs in world including former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochetti. Argentine has been out of a job since he was shown door by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy in vember but 48-year-old is tipped to replaced Maurizio Sarri at Juventus next term. Pochetti guided Spurs to Champions League final last season but that was followed by a horrific Premier League campaign. 

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However, Pochetti is seen by Juventus as a modern-day coach who reflects characteristics of club. At Turin, Pochetti would be able to work with some of best players in world including Cristia Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala. Juventus have reportedly held talks with Pochetti's representatives to take over reins at Juventus next season with Sarri in line to face sack.

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Why do Juventus supporters want Maurizio Sarri sacked?

Sarri has h a fractious relationship at Juventus since his arrival from Chelsea in summer and Italian is rewned as a stubborn manr, unwilling to change his philosophy to suit Juventus' style of play. This has led to Sarri being heavily criticised by Juventus supporters and defeats in cup finals have mounted furr pressure on 61-year-old. Juventus also failed to win ir last three games prior to 2-1 victory over Lazio last night and this is t first time that Sarri's tactics have come under scrutiny this season.

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Serie A standings: Juventus le Serie A table by eight points

Despite an eight-point le at top of Serie A standings, Sarri has been unable to convince Juventus of achieving success at European level. re are still four matchdays remaining in Serie A but Juve chiefs believe club's performances have regressed from previous years under Massimilia Allegri. Sarri's side have lost as many matches as closest rivals Inter Milan (4) and have failed to run away with title as y have done on previous occasions. While y still have Champions League to fight for, a section of supporters reportedly believes Atalanta have a better shot at glory in Europe than Bianconeri this season. 

Im Credits - AP