Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri insists his side 'mustn't switch off' against Chievo on Saturday evening.

The match kicks of att 19:45 GMT, click here for a preview.

"How do you deal with the Chievo? Tomorrow is an important game," Allegri told reporters at his pre-match Press conference. "There are eight games until the end of the season, and the more it goes on, the more the games become more important.

Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri insists his side 'mustn't switch off' against Chievo on Saturday evening.

The match kicks of att 19:45 GMT, click here for a preview.

"How do you deal with the Chievo? Tomorrow is an important game," Allegri told reporters at his pre-match Press conference. "There are eight games until the end of the season, and the more it goes on, the more the games become more important.

"The points become worth more. We do not have the chance to lose tomorrow, we already drew in Naples, so tomorrow we have to win.

"We’ll deal with the match against Barcelona on Sunday, but games like the one with Barcelona do not take long to prepare for, it is such a beautiful and fascinating challenge, but it is a challenge that prepares for itself.

"What matters is the game tomorrow, we must deal with it very seriously, it's a risky game because we come from two difficult games, two games that were draining both mentally and physically, so we must never switch off.

"Tomorrow [Mario] Mandzukic is doubtful, however here’s a good idea – maybe [Paulo] Dybala could play centre-forward.

"But no, Dybala is fine. In fact, he needs to play, Paulo is an aerobic player, a player that runs 12 kilometers per game, is a player who needs to play.

"And, indeed, the more he plays, the more he improves his condition . On Wednesday he played 70 minutes, so I would say he is in an acceptable condition but not an optimal one. So he needs to play, then we’ll evaluate

"When you get at the end of the season and you are in all competitions you do not have time to think. I’ll rest one, especially as  when you’re missing people as important as Mandzukic and [Marko] Pjaca, you have no choice.

"As for the table, we’re not there yet. Roma can get to 92 points and so we have to make it 93. So there are still many victories to be won.

"Let's go one step at a time. Meanwhile, tomorrow we think of the three points, playing the game with Chievo seriously. As I said after Napoli, tomorrow will be a very important game. And tomorrow we will need the help of the fans, because tomorrow is another piece of the championship puzzle.

"In terms of the midfield, I have to evaluate those who are more or less well today, [Claudio] Marchisio could rest, in terms of [Sami] Khedira I do not know if he will recover, it depends. The choices are determined by those up front."

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