Juventus' decision to dump Thiago Motta followed a 4-0 defeat by Atalanta -- their heaviest home defeat since 1967 -- and a 3-0 loss at Fiorentina in the team's last two games.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta has not revealed any intention to introduce Paul Pogba into the squad after the French midfielder's ban was reduced from four years to 18 months.

In a match that might have been a test of Thiago Motta's credentials to take over Juventus, his Bologna team made a blazing start but collapsed at the end and drew 3-3 with the Turin giants on Monday.

Midfielder Daniele de Rossi came off injured during the clash against Spain, while teammate Thiago Motta picked up a booking to be suspended from the Germany game