Former Napoli and Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti made a slow start to life as Juve manager, sticking to his guns of implementing a high-possession 3-4-2-1 formation.
Even though many matches under Spalletti have been a proverbial game of two halves, positive results are falling into place and the lightweight squad he inherited are beginning to look formidable.
Juventus have been building up an intriguing three-two shape, with their defensive trio and pair of central midfielders closely positioned to each other whenever the side boasts possession.
Juve's wing-backs have been implemented high and wide, with their pair of attacking midfielders sitting like silent assassins behind the lone striker. Spalletti's tactical approach has seen his attacking set of players manage to completely boss the middle of the pitch, as Juve enjoy pushing towards the goalmouth with creativity, pace and purpose.
The 66-year-old requires versatility from every single player during matches. He is a strong believer of short distance passes, which speed up attacks, as the Bianconeri push up the pitch in a bid to score goals. Creating chances and finding the back of the net is now becoming a reality for Juventus.
Shocking goal droughts have all been ended by Francisco Conceicao, Jonathan David, Lois Openda and Weston McKennie since Spalletti took over from axed manager Igor Tudor.
The tactician encourages runs from deep into any gaps in the final third from pivotal players such as central defenders, wing-backs and central midfielders. This policy makes having one forward to spearhead the attack viable.
Fluid Juve keep netting wins
Juventus have vastly improved in their past two Serie A contests since their defeat at Antonio Conte's Napoli, where they were outmanoeuvred in the first half for what was arguably their worse 45 minutes in decades.
Since that trip, Spalletti has picked up precious league wins against the highflying pair of Bologna and AS Roma to elevate the Bianconeri to fifth place and just a single point behind the top four before Christmas.
The top three teams of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli are Scudetto contenders, but Juventus could gatecrash this Serie A party if Spalletti can continue their recent momentum.
The fallen Italian giants do require an overhaul, although their consistency of picking up wins seem to have earned the belief of many Juve fans and pundits courtesy of recent results and ever-improving displays
Stay or go for Yildiz?
Juventus have next month's winter transfer window for Spalletti to dip into, as the squad needs strengthening. Yet emerging superstar Kenan Yildiz, who has a contract extension standout with the Turin titans, could leave in January as there are a plethora of Premier League clubs showing serious interest in the Turkish talent.
Manchester United have made 20-year-old Yildiz a priority signing, and could scupper such rivals as Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool. Should the Bianconeri cash in on their former Juventus Next Gen graduate, Spalletti will be given big bucks to bolster his squad.
Players sidelined by injury are in the mix to be part of Spalletti's recent rotations, and have been eagerly watching from the bench the freedom their team-mates are given to attack and strike the fear of god into opponents.
Juventus look more solid
Spalletti is renowned for being a versatile coach, although at Juventus has surprisingly stuck with the same three-at-the-back system that was frequently exposed when Tudor was in charge.
The lack of players in Juve's backline means they are put under pressure before being able to move the ball into the open spaces to attack opponents. Lloyd Kelly was voted as the Bianconeri's worse signing of all time on fan forums, yet under Spalletti he has blossomed despite a few wobbles.
At the other end goal poacher David and unorthodox center forward Openda have managed to score, which could open the floodgates for the second half of the season.
Spalletti is without injured star striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been the club's top scorer every season since he arrived from Fiorentina in January 2022, and could move to a Serie A rival in the summer.
Bianconeri beckons for Neymar
Neymar, Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 matches, is on Juve's wishlist next month. Although the 33-year-old, who plays for Santos FC, has just has a left knee operation.
The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward is contemplating a return to Europe in a bid to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, having not played for Brazil in more than two years.
Whoever comes in or leaves Juventus next month will make things interesting for the club, whose goal will be keep pushing to net a top three finish at the end of the season.
Spalletti was Juve's right choice
There is no denying that bringing in Spalletti, and he boasts impressive Serie A credentials having won the Scudetto with Napoli, was an inspired choice.
He should be able to maintain the Bianconeri's knack for winning, which will keep them as close as possible to the current runaway top three teams.
Juventus could be further transformed by the end of the season, which leaves the club to decide about whether he is the man to build a long-term project rather than just be a quick-fix solution for short-term results.