Juventus have begun their 2011/12 Serie Acampaign in fine style with a 4-1win over Parma. When compared to last seasons corresponding fixture, where Parmawere thevictorswith the same scoreline, the change in direction and air of optimism surroundingJuve is clear to see.The Bianconeriare still very much in theproce s of recovery following the Calciopoli scandal of 2006. Yes, in2007 they immediately bounced back up to Serie A after being Pedro Martinez Jersey shamefullyrelegatedto the second tier as punishment for their role in the matchfixing events, but the third and second placed finishes of thenext twoseasons only papered over the cracks at the club.In both 2009-10 and 2010-11 Juventuslimped tounacceptable 7th placed finishes, languishing miles behindInter and Milan. The state of the club simply would not serve to satisfy its estimated twelve million domestic fans and countle s more worldwide. Rash changes of management and the hiring of losers such as Ciro Ferrara and Luigi Delneri, as well as constant wheeling and dealing in the transfer market meant stability was non-existent. During this period, the squad had no balance and was perenially beset with irrelevant loan signings and far toomany ins and outs.However in 2011, the turbulent ride on which Italys most decorated club has been spewing out pathetic result after pathetic result, may well have reached its final stop. Withthebrand new state of the art, ifuninspiringly named Stadio Juventus now open, a bright young manager in Antonio Conte andsome genuinely quality playersfinally having been brought in, the foundations are layed Bill Lee Jersey for Juve to have a crack at the Scudetto.Withthe additions ofArturo Vidal, Stephan Lichtsteiner,Andrea Pirlo, Michele Pazienza, Eljero Elia and Mirko Vucinic, Juventus now have a depth to their squad which didnt exist four months ago. Notably, key members of last yearsteam such as Fabio Quaglierella, Simone Pepe and Ale sandro Matri have all signed full contracts following their loan deals.As well as the the influx of fresh faces, plenty of the dead wood that had been stagnating the Old Ladys squad for some time has been shifted out. Both Conte and club director Giuseppe Marotta deserve credit for their summers work. It is key then, that Juventus keep together this group of players fora sufficient period of time in order to allow the undoubted potential that they po se s to come to the fore. After all, Inter wonfive consecutive titles whilst maintaining more or le s the same core nucleus of players, and Milan have also kept their squad intact for many years, finally reaping the benefits by winning the league last season. It is also extremely important that Conte isallowed time in the job. While the Scudetto is not out of Juves reach, it would be foolish to jump to the conclusion that they are favourites to win it and therefore failure to do so should not result in Conte being shown the door. The favouritestag is surely Milans to burden at this stage. This means that if Conte were to guide Juventus back into the top four, something that is well within his teams capability, then the campaign should be considered a succe s and Juve can then kick on again in twelve months time.In order to clarify what Juventus realistic target for the season should be, lets take a look at what their likley Andrew Benintendi Jersey rivals can expect from the new season.While Milan have a ma sive squad which is full of quality, the likes of Roma and Inter do not. Admittedly, like Juve,Roma have also been active in the transfer market, but it is open to debate as to whether or not their crop of players betters that of the Bianconeri, especially after their home defeat at the hands of Cagliari today. Inter have managed to hold on to Wesley Sneijder, but after a summer in which the dutchmans name has been relentle sy linked with Manchester United, it wouldnt Wade Boggs Jersey be wrong to suggest that perhaps the Nerazzurrisenergy and morale has already taken quite a blow. Although Sneijder has stayed, Samuel Etoo hasleft, anddespite a seeminglytop drawer replacement in the shape of Diego Forlan having arrived, questionsmust to be asked over whether the Uruguayan has the legs to hit the ground running in a new league at the age of 32.Udinese, having finished a brilliant fourth in 2010-11 have had the spine of their team ripped out, with the departures of Cristian Zapata, Gokhan Inler and the mercurial Alexis Sanchez. As a consequence, it is unlikely that the Zebrettewill manage a repeat of last season. Lazio mi sed out on the top four in 2010-11 and considering their lack of transfer activity it stands to reason to say that they will almost certainly mi s Boston Red Sox Jersey out once more. That leaves Napoli, who perhaps surprisingly have hung on to their three musketeers of Edinson Cavani, Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi. Following an outstanding third place last year, they should be considered real contenders to maintain top four status this time around.It appears then that along with Inter, Juventus pose the greatest threat to Milans defence of the title. This should really be perceived as news that Juve could win the scudetto, but that realisticallyatop four finishis what should be expected. Champions League qualification would be welcomed with open arms with everyone connected with the club. Anything more should be seen as a fantastic bonus.Today is just the start and even though they have achieved a great win over Parma, Juventus must maintain perspective. Should they lose it then a repeat of the dour last two seasons could happen once again, and the club willjust keep on chasing their tail as the Milan and Inter rack up the Scudetti. But, as longas Conte keeps his sides feet on the ground, there is every chance that Juve can quietly make their way back to where they belong: at the very top ofItalian football.