That is what happens if you let Stuttgart play football. You will get torn apart. Yet, Motta's Juventus has this amazing quality of getting results even with mediocre play. Today was their worst match of the new season, a dead team, a complete tiagomottina - and they lost only 0:1, conceding only in added time.

Too many problems have been amassed by the team from past seasons. Not all at once can be solved. A motley, strange lineup. Allegri's collective psychological trauma: you cannot set up a game like that right away, yet Motta still manages to succeed in many things. On the other hand, though, the most amazing thing is that on the worst days, too, this Juventus stands to the last. Plenty of willpower there, now a game overhaul is needed. There will still be a lot of Guerra this season, but hardly trophies, while next season, yes, we will evaluate Motta with all severity.

Motta's Juventus showed resilience in a tough match, highlighting their ability to grind out results even on off days. Despite lingering issues from past seasons and a less than ideal lineup, their fighting spirit was evident. A game overhaul might be needed for future success, but their never-say-die attitude is a promising foundation.