Thiago Motta’s Juventus side have had many draws this season, leading to comparisons with Max AllegriLast season’s more cautious style. While Juve were expected to challenge for the Serie A title, their frequent draws meant they struggled to secure a top-four spot. However, there are key differences between this season and last, notably regarding the new manager, team changes and Juventus’ participation in the European competitionwhich adds to their fatigue and rotational needs.

This comparison, although frequent, has limits. Massimo Pavan recently noted that last season’s Juve, under Allegri, did not have the added challenge of European matches, giving them a points advantage in Serie A thanks to time off and additional preparation. Pavan criticized the comparison made by the media, saying, as reported Tuttojuve“The comparison between Allegri and Motta loses its meaning because Juve is playing for the cup. The same media that do this are the same ones that last year said that Juve without cups won 7-8 points more. I have the feeling that Juve and Motta are being attacked for nothing.

Motta’s Juventus are also adjusting to a new tactical setup and a handful of summer signings who still need time to fully integrate. Despite the difficulties, Juventus remains undefeated in Serie A, showing resilience, even the ruthless efficiency desired by fans. The adjustments needed to avoid draws are still underway, but this version of Juventus shows potential for growth beyond last season’s limitations. Motta’s more attacking approach promises to focus more on team consistency in the long term, with greater squad depth and greater technical versatility.

To turn draws into wins, Juventus will need to optimize team integration and become more clinical in front of goal. While improvements are needed, direct comparison with Allegri’s team risks missing key contextual differences facing Juventus this season, including the demands of European football and the new implementation of Motta’s tactics .