Alessio Secco - not coach Ciro Ferrara - could be the fall guy at Juventus in the coming weeks. Gazzetta dello Sport says rather than axe their rookie coach, Juve's board are discussing replacing sports director Secco.

Roberto Bettega has been linked with a shock return, while Sampdoria chief Beppe Marotta has also been mentioned.

Russia coach Guus Hiddink was reported to be in Turin yesterday for talks with Juve about Ferrara's job. However, he could be handed a mentoring role above Ferrara to help the inexperienced trainer.