Igor Tudor emphasised the urgent need for swift tactical changes to rejuvenate Juventus' performances in the closing stages of the season.

The Croatian, who spent most of his playing career at Juve, was appointed as the club's boss just after Thiago Motta was sacked on Sunday following two consecutive heavy defeats in a disappointing season.

He left with the club fifth in Serie A, one point off the top four, with Champions League qualification the main aim for Tudor's time in charge. 

According to the Opta supercomputer, Juventus are most likely to finish fourth (42.2%), but overall, have a 49.5% chance of finishing in the top four.

Tudor knows he is under pressure to turn things around, starting with their home game against mid-table Genoa on Saturday.

"We've started down a path of change with many new players, and this may have slowed the growth of the team. But, when you're at Juve, you have to win and grow quickly," he told reporters.

"We need to work on everything and bring a sense of lightness. At the same time, we need to give something from a tactical perspective. But we need to go fast.

"We must not give up on anything. I want people to have fun. I always want to score one more goal. I like attacking with many [players], but I also don't want to concede goals.

"The work must be complete. Football must go in a direction that makes it even more interesting, but we must not neglect balance."

During his time at Lazio, which also came across the last nine games of a Serie A season (2023-24), Tudor picked up 18 points, an average of two per game (level with Inter), with only Atalanta (19 points) earning more. 

Lazio also conceded the fewest goals in that period in Serie A, letting in just six.

Tudor noted that his vision for the club would require some time to implement.

"I can't compare my Juve to others. I do my job. On Saturday, I hope to show the spirit that should never be missing. From a tactical point of view, it will take two to three weeks," he said.

"Everyone needs to take responsibility. The captain will remain [Manuel] Locatelli. He has the right qualities to be the captain."