🤔 Juve: title contenders or not, and transfer market updates 👀 | OneFootball

Three consecutive victories in the championship, a new atmosphere, but above all, a new ranking. Juventus closed 2025 with the blitz in Pisa, bringing themselves forcefully close to the leading group. 

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The change on the bench with the arrival of Spalletti replacing Tudor marked a turning point, not in terms of spectacle and offensive play but in terms of solidity.

The Bianconeri do not dazzle and dominate, but they win. And the standings have tightened. Inevitably, the question returns: Juventus for the Scudetto, yes or no?

✅ Why YES: the Spalletti effect

Spalletti's arrival has given Juventus an identity, transforming that lost and fragile team at the first difficulties into the compact, orderly, and ready-to-suffer team of today.

The Bianconeri always stay in the game, not a minor detail for a team that wants to return to the top.

✅ Why YES: continuity and big numbers

Eight wins in two months, only one defeat against Napoli, and an average of over 2 points per game. The numbers confirm Juventus's growth.

With victories against Bologna, Roma, and Pisa, the Bianconeri have closed the gap on the leaders, re-emerging as outsiders in the Scudetto race.

And if continuity is the determining factor in football, Spalletti's Juve has it.

✅ Why YES: Winning DNA and Stadium factor

When the pressure increases, Juventus responds. It's a matter of history and culture, almost genetic.

The Allianz Stadium has returned to being a weapon, and in a championship without runaway teams, it can be another factor in favor of the Bianconeri.

❌ Why NO: incomplete squad and limited rotations

What dampens Juventus's enthusiasm is an analysis of the direct rivals' squads. The Bianconeri lack reliable alternatives on the flanks and in defense, and a playmaker.

In some areas, there are no real substitutes, and the schedule between Serie A and Champions League will take its toll. In this sense, the January transfer market could reveal the truth and help Spalletti.

❌ Why NO: the goal problem

Juventus has returned to winning, but often does not close out matches. They create little, score the bare minimum, and capitalize on episodes.

This factor may suffice against mid-to-lower table teams but risks being insufficient against the big ones.

It's no coincidence that Tonali and Frattesi are mentioned in the market: increasing the number of goals is needed to turn the Scudetto from a dream into a goal.

❌ Why NO: Inter and Napoli are stronger

Looking at the absolute values of the squads, Inter and Napoli still seem distant in terms of quality, experience, and depth.

Juventus can insert themselves and take advantage of others' missteps, but to win, they need a solidity that Juventus has not yet demonstrated. 

🔥 Market and names

Spalletti's priority is a playmaker. The coach from Certaldo has requested a profile capable of providing the geometry and taking control of the midfield.

The target is Hojbjerg from Marseille, with Toth from Ferencvaros as an alternative. 

Eyes are also on the right flank, with Norton-Cuffy from Genoa on the Bianconeri's radar, while in midfield, the dream is Tonali, with Frattesi as an alternative.

In defense, there is room for market opportunities, with the Bianconeri ready to provide Spalletti with a reinforcement.

👀 NOT the favorite, but...

Juventus has regained credibility with Luciano Spalletti. They are not starting in pole position in the Scudetto race, but they want and must try.

The coach from Certaldo is cautious with words but accelerates with actions. If the January market helps, then the Old Lady can have her say: in that case, the Scudetto could transform from a dream into a goal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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