Despite Jonathan David putting in the performance of a "proper striker" as described by Luciano Spalletti, the Juventus boss still thinks his team could do with another forward.
David was on target in Juventus' 3-0 win over Napoli in Serie A on Sunday, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute with a fine finish at Alex Meret's near post.
Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic were also on target at Allianz Stadium to ensure a miserable return to Turin for Antonio Conte, with Juventus moving to within a point of Napoli.
Indeed, Juventus won a Serie A match against Napoli by at least three goals for the first time since 10 November 2013, with David playing a starring role in their victory.
The Canadian scored in back-to-back home league games for the first time since April 2024, during his time in Ligue 1 with Lille (against Marseille and Strasbourg).
It took his goal tally to four goals in 21 top-flight appearances this season since his summer switch, with Spalletti thrilled with not only his display, but also Weston McKennie's.
"David is a strong player, and tonight he showed that he can hold his own in a duel in the box, where there's no space, so it has to be taken away from the opponent," he said.
"If you put all your strength into those moments, it's fine; otherwise, you don't get there. He scored a goal as a proper striker.
"McKennie is a perfect central striker, one of the strongest as a centre-forward. He fights, he's strong in the air, and he's got an impressive leap.
"He plays to get results because he makes decisions. He would be a perfect striker.
"The match was always open because when you don't finish your chances and the result isn't safe, something unexpected can come from any episode."
But despite complementing David's display, Spalletti also revealed that the Bianconeri could dip into the transfer market for another attacking addition.
Ahead of kick-off, Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini said that Youssef En-Nesyri had rejected a move to Juventus as he seeks a permanent transfer during the current window.
Juventus' top scorer in Serie A this season is Yildiz with eight, while David (four), Dusan Vlahovic and Kostic (both three) have also chipped in throughout the campaign.
As a team, only Como (37) and Inter (50) have scored more than Juventus' 35 league goals, but Spalletti wants to further improve his options in the final third.
"There are strikers like [Rasmus] Hojlund who drop into midfield, you smash the ball into them, and they still make it playable," Spalletti added.
"That's something we don't have. David is fine for scoring goals, but when you look further, you also need someone who battles physically with the centre-back.
"We don't need a striker to score goals, but for that kind of job. David is very strong, but he can't do that kind of job.
"If the team manages not to concede goals and David keeps scoring, like he is now. Then we'll still keep our heads above the water we can breathe, and everything is perfect."