Does Ronaldo give Juventus what it needs to secure the Champions League?

He is an exceptional talent who will raise the potency of the team and bring to the club huge attention and vastly increased marketability.
On a sporting front…
He will change our style, for whilst Max is ever the pragmatist, his hand will be forced, to some degree. For Ronaldo will not settle for a 1 goal lead when he plays. How much he will play will be an interesting riddle to be solved as the season unravels and emerges from the horizon.
In terms of the team we now have. I would say it is the strongest since 2006.
Two goalkeepers of great class. Vying for the number one jersey.
Bonucci remains an exceptional ball playing stopper who alongside Can should/could provide the muscle and hustle in the hole between defence and attack we were so sorely lacking last term, which will unleash Pjanic to play more freely, and stick to focusing on his strengths.
Chiellini is an old bag of bones but still eminently capable, with Rugani, I hope, set to step in and if he can get a run in the side and dovetail with Bonucci, we could have a superb CB pairing. Benatia is decent but prone to errors and Barzagli is too long in the fang.
Sandro remains potentially world class. Cancelo looks a magnificent signing. With De Sciglio to deputise for them both.
Bernardeschi, Costa, Cuadrado are top drawer wing options, especially little DOug who was looking a world beater in the second half of last season.
Dybala can learn from Ronaldo and their partnership could be pivotal in any serious assault on the CL crown.
Add in a still rock solid Mandzukic, viable Matuidi, up and coming Bentancur and the side looks to have no obvious weaknesses, other than Khedira. Who simply must be phased out.
Ronaldo has perhaps encouraged others to stay and he very much does improve out chances of winning any game against any opponent. His determination and fastidious attention to training and fitness can but help the squad as a whole, and our chances of ultimate glory in turn.

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