Juve has found its feet after a tough start to the season, and with 10 wins in a row its baby-faced new idol has helped ease the pain of Carlitos' parting, writes Daniel Edwards.
Replacing Carlos Tevez in any team is no simple task. The grizzled warrior from the mean streets of Fuerte Apache is an inveterate winner, a man who drags his teammates to titles and glory by sheer force of personality. He also happens to be one of the most talented forwards in world football.
His decision to abandon Turin for his first love, Boca Juniors, inevitably left a big mark on the Old Lady.