The French international, on loan from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, has given the Bianconeri renewed confidence since his arrival last month.
The 26-year-old scored against table-topping Napoli on their own patch, although he finished up on the losing side.
Head coach Thiago Motta no doubt was impressed with what he saw from the dynamic striker, and Muani’s move could be the answer to all of his prayers.
Motta has been coming under increasing pressure, which escalated in recent weeks and included angry social media posts from fuming fans.
These #MottaOut postings following the Champions League debacle against Benfica resulted in Juve sounding out former Barcelona manager Xavi as a potential replacement in the summer. It also jolted the Turin giants to bring in a number of signings to strengthen the squad.
Not all of the winter transfer window targets were lured to the Bianconeri, but inroads were made and a handful of players remain on the club’s radar for a possible summer move.
With Dusan Vlahovic lacking confidence after a lean spell, it was a sensible option by Motta to recruit another forward before the critics and fans called for a change.
Muani was thrown into action against Napoli, and impressed inside the cauldron of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. He made the starting line-up, relegating Vlahovic to the bench.
The French ace broke the deadlock just before the half-time whistle. Stanislav Lobotka clearance fell kindly for Teun Koopmeiners on the edge of the penalty area, with his attempt ricocheting perfectly for Muani to volley home from eight yards.
Frank Anguissa nabbed a rare goal to level matters just before the hour-mark. Romelu Lukaku slotted in a 69th-winner penalty for the winner, after makeshift defender Manuel Locatelli fouled Scott McTominay. The result was the first Serie A defeat this term for Juve.
Muani was back in the starting XI when relegation-threatened Empoli visited last weekend. Motta’s men were on the ropes during a dreadful first half for the hosts, but Juventus came through in the end for a flattering 4-1 result.
A brace from Muani gave Juve the lead, with substitute strikers Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao sealing success with last-gasp goals against Roberto D'Aversa’s battlers.
Vlahovic, who was the subject of heavy interest from Arsenal and Chelsea during the January transfer window, was given a chance to show his worth alongside Muani.
The Serbian striker rifled in a long-range goal, which may have signalled a positive start of playing alongside Muani.
Vlahovic’s brief appearance was to operate as an out-and-out forward, with Muani in support on the left wing. So now Motta faces a dilemma of whether to start with both strikers or send on Vlahovic as a super sub to apply pressure to opponents.
Como, who have only tasted defeat in four Serie A games this term, could be the litmus test. Although Como are tough opponents to break down at home and last registered a Serie A win over Juventus in January 1952.
If Muani can make the scoresheet inside the Stadio Sinigglia on Friday, he will become the first Juve player to make it a hat-trick of scoring feats in his first three Serie A appearances.
Muani first came to international prominence in the FIFA 2022 World Cup final. He was gifted a chance to score what could have been the winning goal, but his low drive was superbly saved by Argentina shotstopper Emiliano Martinez.
Extra time ensued, and Muani made no mistake during the penalty shootout that was eventually won by Argentina to be crowned world champions for a third time.
Much has happened to Muani since then. His megabucks move from German side Eintracht Frankfurt to Paris Saint-Germain was designed to eventually fill the boots of hot-shot striker Kylian Mbappe. But things haven’t worked out as planned at the French champions.
He was linked with a loan until the end of the season with struggling Tottenham Hotspur, but Muani opted to join Juve.
Motta’s tactics at Bologna have been utilised at Juventus this term, but with mixed results and his suitability for the step up was questioned until Muani arrived.
On top of spearheading the attack, Muani’s raw pace means that he can play down either flank for counterattacks and supply impressive cutbacks.
His knack for finding space in the penalty area, usually seen hanging around the back post, makes him a real threat to Serie A opponents.
Motta may continue to employ Muani to lead the line as a classic number nine, then shift him to the left wing if Vlahovic joins the action to turn the screw on opponents.
Wherever Muani is positioned against Como, the French ace will be fully focused on the Bianconeri collecting three points. He will also be gunning for personal glory, by trying to score for the third successive Serie A game since his arrival at the Turin giants.