Juventus powerbroker John Elkann admits Italy coach Marcello Lippi still has influence at the club.
"Marcello has always been close to the club," revealed Elkann.
"Although this is not the right moment to draw a line since the season is yet to finish.
"I feel hugely disappointed and the fans do too. The team needs to show more than this because the latest scores are unacceptable. Players and Coach must prove they are capable of winning."
Of coach Claudio Ranieri's future, Elkann added: "It's early yet, we will have to judge at the end of this season. There are five games left and we are waiting to see the final standings."