Juventus are showing signs of a genuine upturn after back-to-back wins have steadied a club that was under serious pressure just weeks ago. The 2-0 victory over Napoli at the Allianz Stadium was followed by a hard-fought 2-1 win at AZ Alkmaar in Europe League, lifting the bianconeri to seventh in Serie A on 17 points and into a strong position in the European phase league with 10 points from four games.

The Alkmaar win was particularly telling. Kolo Muani, who had struggled badly since returning to Turin, delivered a performance that suggested a player rediscovering his best form, contributing an assist and a goal. Teun Koopmeiners also scored, adding to the sense that key players are beginning to click under Luciano Spalletti. The final stages were nervy, with Spalletti visibly frustrated on the touchline, but the result held.

Squad depth remains a serious concern. McKennie picked up a problem during the Napoli match, adding to an already lengthy injury list. Kenan Yildiz is working his way back from a foot injury but is still around a month away from returning to competitive action. Spalletti had warned before the Alkmaar trip that his available options were severely limited.

Sunday's Serie A fixture at Fiorentina's Artemio Franchi now offers Juventus the chance to build a third consecutive win and push further up the table.