Juventus powerbroker John Elkann has handed coach Claudio Ranieri a vote of confidence.

"He has done an excellent job so far," he asserted. "Our position in the League is good and it was important to return to winning ways against Genoa.

"The team have always battled and been pushed on by Ranieri, who has created a strong team identity. All the players feel this spirit from the newcomers to the old guard.

"The players will be properly prepared and will approach the remaining 11 games with the right attitude as we all want the Champions League."