No I won’t step aside and I’ll continue my work as long as I’m allowed, admits Andrea Pirlo

The Turin giants currently sit in fifth place and are in danger of finishing outside a Champions League place, which has seen reports indicate that Pirlo could lose his job soon. However, despite the rumours, the Juventus boss admitted that he has no plans to step aside and will keep doing his job for as long as the club lets him. Pirlo further added that things haven’t gone according to plan as he had a different project in mind and changes will be needed to the team going forward.

“Resign? No, I won’t step aside. I took this role with a great deal of enthusiasm amid certain difficulties. I am at the disposal of the club, there are still three games to go, so I will continue doing my work as long as I am allowed to," Pirlo said, reported Goal.

“It’s not that this team is resistant to change, but if you have some things in your mind and they become more difficult with certain players. If I cannot get the best out of these players, that is my fault and I certainly need to do better. If something didn’t go right, I take responsibility. This squad is made up of great players, clearly something did not work.”