Juventus coach Thiago Motta took full responsibility for his side's defeat against Benfica in the final matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Juventus appointed Thiago Motta as their manager during the summer, fully aware of the risks involved in such a decision.

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

After Juventus were beaten at home by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday their manager Thiago Motta said the Portuguese side were deserved winners and took the blame for the defeat.Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout phase playoffs,

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

Reports from France claim Juventus have contacted former Barcelona coach Xavi, although they don't seem intent on sacking current manager Thiago Motta in the

Thiago Motta has selected USMNT star Weston McKennie as his captain for Wednesday evening’s crucial Champions League match against Benfica, which will be the last in the newly-formatted league

Thiago Motta explains that Andrea Cambiaso is dealing with an ankle injury, so he won't be available against Benfica while Dusan Vlahovic is eligible, but

Agent Gaetano Montalbano says Juventus have pulled off a coup in signing Renato Veiga. Veiga has joined Juve in a straight loan from Chelsea to the end of the season.

It seemed the Bianconeri had turned the corner at the weekend, running out 2-0 winners against AC Milan, but they can't score enough goals.

Thiago Motta and Francisco Conceição discuss Juventus’ final Champions League league phase game against Benfica

Juventus coach Thiago Motta says he is to blame after their Champions League defeat to Benfica. Juve were beaten 2-0 to leave them in the playoff round. Motta said afterwards: “We must improve quickly. Today, we missed creating something in the final third.