Prior to the home clash with Cagliari, Gigi Del Neri declared last week that he believed the Bianconeri were in danger of becoming dependent on Serbian international Milos Krasic as they attempted to put an inconsistent start to the season behind them. Following the 4-2 victory on Sunday night, has Del Neri been proved right following Krasic’s hat-trick firing Juve to victory?

With the visit to the Stadio Friuli posing a real threat of yet another setback to the Del Neri era, Juventus were able to overcome the Zebrette in a comfortable 4-0 victory and will hope that this is just a taste of things to come. Goals from Leonardo Bonucci, Fabio Quagliarella, Claudio Marchisio and Vincenzo Iaquinta sealed the win for the Bianconeri as they kick-started their campaign in emphatic fashion.

Week 2 of the new season saw Sampdoria visit the Stadio Olimpico in Turin. Following a thoroughly entertaining game, the Blucerchiati left for Genoa with a point following a thrilling 3-3 draw. Goals from new boys Fabio Quagliarella and Simone Pepe were not enough for Juve as they looked for their first win of the season, as a brace from Nicola Pozzi and a strike from Italy’s golden boy Antonio Cassano were enough to ensure a share of the spoils.