- Andrea Pirlo was named as new Juventus coach - club on August 8, 2020. However, Sarri’s removal, the day after their aggregate defeat by Lyon, was a reminder that for Europe’s ‘super clubs’, success is now determined solely by the Champions League. SEE ALSO: Why the Champions League determines it all for Europe’s elite football clubsThe same harsh reality applies for Bayern Munich, winners of the last eight Bundesliga titles and Paris Saint Germain, champions of seven of the last eight French league campaigns, clubs who must shine in Europe to be viewed as truly successful. Winning the French league certainly wasn’t enough for previous managers Carlo Ancelotti, Laurent Blanc and Unai Emery when they failed to add Champions League success to domestic domination. The Argentine has twice taken his superbly-drilled sides to the Champions League final in addition to winning two Europa League campaigns and this season has already claimed the scalp of last year’s winners and Premier League champions Liverpool.

Source: Standard Digital August 10, 2020 09:00 UTC