Source: Daily_Mail
Juventus prepare swoop for Liverpool boss Benitez with Ferrara set to be axed
Thin line: Ciro Ferrara has disappointed since taking over t Juve at the start of the seasonJuventus will make a decision on the future of manager Ciro Ferrara on Friday, paving the way for an approach for Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.Juve were eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Inter Milan on Thursday, compounding a miserable season for the Old Lady which also saw them fail to progress from the Champions League group stage.There has been speculation in Italy that Ferrara would be axed if Juve failed to progress to the semi-finals of the domestic competition and club president Jean Claude Blanc has admitted Ferrara's job is now on the line.'We have failed in yet another season aim,' he said. 'There is so much bitterness and everybody knows what the situation is. (On Friday) we will announce our decision.'Poor form in Serie A has seen the Bianconeri plummet to sixth in the standings, four points behind Napoli, who hold the last Champions League qualifying spot in Serie A.Ferrara, who is under contract until the end of the current campaign, hopes to keep his job.'I have so far not been given any announcement by the club,' Ferrara said. 'Hence, (on Friday) I will guide the team in training.' Juve go into Sunday's game against Lazio on the back of five defeats in six Serie A games. Pepe 'Reliable' Reina has been my rock during difficult time, says Liverpool boss Rafa BenitezCompetition: Win tickets for Liverpool v Bolton - courtesy of TurespanaJuventus to name Gentile as interim boss as Rafa rumours fail to go awayLiverpool set to snub £7m Dinamo offer for Yossi BenayounWolves 0 Liverpool 0: Benitez failing to impress Old Lady as Reds are heldBenitez wants right-back to help Reds get right back in the race for top fourLIVERPOOL FC