TURIN - Andrea Pirlo is reportedly in danger of losing his job as the main coach of Juventus if the Bianconeri cannot beat Udinese in Week 34 of the Italian Serie A League. Juventus will fight Udinese at the Friuli Stadium, Sunday (2/5).

The match was considered so important for Pirlo's future with the Old Lady. Because after swallowing a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, La Stampa , quoted by Italian Football , Tuesday (27/4), reported that Juventus were ready to kick Pirlo out if they lost against Udinese.

Reportedly Juventus officials have run out of patience and don't want to lose their chance to end the season in the top four of the Italian League standings. Furthermore, the newspaper said that if Pirlo did leave, Juvenntus would appoint assistant coach Igor Tudor as caretaker.

On the other hand, Tuttosport added that if Juve failed to finish in the top four and lost their Champions League ticket, many big names would leave the Allianz Stadium.

Currently, Juventus is stuck in fifth place in the standings with 66 points from 33 matches, won 19, drew nine and lost five times.

Leonardo Bonucci and friends are two points behind Atalanta in second seat, and only five points adrift of SS Lazio in sixth seat.