However, there are still signs that Motta’s side still needs time to adjust and consolidate their starting eleven. As evidenced by their back-to-back goalless draws against Roma and Empoli, Juventus remains a club in transition.

Conte will be back at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday for the first time as Napoli boss, having enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Juve as both a player and a manager

Juventus manager Thiago Motta said he was focused on pushing his team forward and improving his players' form, following their two-match goalless run in Serie A, rather than Napoli coach Antonio Conte's reunion with his former club on Saturday.