Juventus GM Beppe Marotta admits they're delighted with the impact made by coach Antonio Conte in the first-half of this season.

Conte has transformed Juve into genuine title contenders.

Marotta said: "He is on his way to becoming a great Coach. Behind the team's current good form is above all the great work of Conte, who has brought a winning mentality and an organisation of play."

Marotta also complimented the Coach for his squad management.

"Conte has always acted with the utmost fairness to the players on the pitch by selecting the most prepared and suitable for each situation."