Sarri fighting to keep Juventus job after Coppa Italia loss to Napoli

Juventus Head Coach Maurizio Sarri. In the photo, Sarri looks on during the Coppa Italia 2019-20 Final against Napoli at the Studio Olympico, Rome, Italy. Photo: Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images

Maurizio Sarri is reportedly facing a fight to keep hold of his job at Juventus.

On Wednesday night, the Italian giants suffered a penalty-shootout defeat to Napoli
in the Coppa Italia final, denying Sarri his first trophy at the Turin-based outfit.

Although Juventus currently sit at the top of the Serie A table by one point, it appears that the former Chelsea man is at risk of losing his role in the dugout.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, a number of players in the first-team squad have lost faith in the 61-year-old.

Juventus Manager Maurizio Sarri with SSC Napoli Manager Gennaro Gattuso before kickoff of the Coppa Italia 2019-20 Final between Juventus and Napoli. Photos (Up & Down): Marco Rosi/Getty Images

The report suggests that Sarri will only remain in his position if Juventus convincingly retain Italy's top-flight crown or win the Champions League.

Sarri has won 27 of his 39 games in charge in all competitions, losing just five times.