Juventus appear to be turning a corner after a damaging run of results, and the 2-0 victory at Lecce on Sunday offered the clearest evidence yet that Spalletti's tactical reset is beginning to take hold. The win, built entirely in the first half through goals from Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz, ended a stretch of just one point from two Serie A games and eased some of the pressure that had been building since the 3-0 home defeat to Lazio.

The performance of Douglas Luiz was the standout story. The Brazilian, who had struggled badly since arriving at the club, produced his most complete display in a Juventus shirt, contributing an assist and a goal in 45 minutes. His form is a significant boost given how much the club invested in him and how little he had shown before Lecce.

Spalletti's switch to a 3-5-2 system, first trialled in the 2-2 Europa League draw with Rennes, is now producing results, though questions remain about whether it can be sustained long-term. The partnership of Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani up front is giving the team a physical presence in attack, even if Kolo Muani himself continues to disappoint.

The injury situation remains a serious concern. Sixteen players have passed through the treatment room this season, with Zeki Celik and Nico Gonzalez the latest additions. Juventus travel to face Genoa on Wednesday sitting seventh in Serie A, level on 14 points with Frosinone above them.