There are reports in this morning's Italian press that Juventus are suspending players' pay until results improve. Both La Stampa and Gazzetta dello Sport say Juve president Jean-Claude Blanc and director Roberto Bettega held a fiery meeting with the players yesterday.

It was the first time they had touched base since Saturday's 3-0 thrashing at Udinese and it's claimed that during the exchange, Blanc , supported by Bettega, told the players their pay would be suspended until they started producing performances that warrant their wages.

The incredible wash up is this: until Sunday, at least, Juve player pay is suspended until "you show commitment and professionalism" expected of Bianconeri players.