Juventus legend Alessandro del Piero says coach Thiago Motta shouldn't be blamed for recent results.
Motta took responsibility for Juve's Champions League 2-0 defeat to Benfica last night.
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Del Piero told Sky Italia: "In the first few minutes there was a back and forth, it almost seemed like a single counterattack and both teams were alive.
"Then Benfica closed up a bit: Juve had good possession but created very little. And this left plenty of room for Benfica to score 2-0, which they first came close to scoring and then came later, with a spectacular move.
"Lots of good will, but little quality. Clearly something is missing: help is also needed from the club, it can't be just the coach. Compactness and unity to plan an exit."