Reporter: I think Juventus are in a very difficult situation now, making the top four would require a miracle

According to Mimo Cugini, a reporter for Gazzetta dello Sport, on the TuttoMercato radio program, Juventus would need a miracle to break into the top four.

Speaking about the Malagò matter, Cugini said: "I don't like Malagò's comments. It is not that a person is always naturally right. The Prosecutor's Office of the Italian Olympic Committee has already made its assessment, and now things should move forward. If every matter and every verdict has to be viewed as having hidden motives and conspiracies behind it, honestly, I find that very tiring. This matter should be examined seriously. As for Malagò, it is no surprise that he is not liked by everyone. I said before that Malagò was suitable to become president of the football federation, but after he took office, there were two things I did not like, such as how he handled the Maldini issue and the national team coach issue."

Speaking about Juventus having many injuries and what Spalletti can do now, Cugini said: "I think the situation is extremely difficult. The team is carrying the mess left by the poor operations of Comolli and Giuntoli. Although some things have been done, this year remains very difficult. Seeing that several key players have long recovery periods, expecting Juventus to finish in the top four now is equivalent to expecting Spalletti to create a miracle. This is an extremely challenging job for him, but it certainly will not scare Spalletti. On the contrary, situations like this often motivate him, and he can find a winning approach, although the road is very steep. The burden left from the past is too heavy. They really can only hold on to every hope, including Douglas Luiz and Koopmeiners, but that is simply the reality."

Speaking about criticism of Locatelli from the outside world, Cugini said: "In terms of absolute ability, Locatelli can certainly be discussed, but in this position at Juventus, no one is more capable of taking the role than him. Of course, he has also had several poor performances, but the problem is not him. The issue lies in Juventus' overall structure over these years and the objective difficulties Spalletti is currently facing. With no other choice, he has to hand the midfield keys to Locatelli."

Speaking about whether Inter's defeat was due to mistakes or Real Madrid's greater strength, Cugini said: "It definitely cannot be attributed to Real Madrid's strength, which is well known. The bigger issue is Chivu's overall growth at the European level. The team's style of play is improving step by step, but there is one worrying statistic: he has lost six of his last seven Champions League matches, whereas before that he rarely lost. Many mistakes are not accidental. Another point is that Chivu is very smart. He realized his mistake before the end of the first half, moved Bisseck into the center, and then put him back in his original position. This is also part of the growth process."