Max Allegri warned new Juventus players “must get to know each other” and gave Sami Khedira’s debut a mixed review.

Khedira came on for the second half in a 2-1 friendly victory over Lechia Gdansk.

“There was progress in physical terms and we had some good movements. Of course there are many new players getting to know each other, so it takes time to improve the passing and movement.

Max Allegri warned new Juventus players “must get to know each other” and gave Sami Khedira’s debut a mixed review.

Khedira came on for the second half in a 2-1 friendly victory over Lechia Gdansk.

“There was progress in physical terms and we had some good movements. Of course there are many new players getting to know each other, so it takes time to improve the passing and movement.

“The Italian Super Cup is imminent, though, so we need to reach it in the best way possible,” the Coach told JTV.

The Bianconeri face Lazio in the Italian Super Cup in Shanghai on August 8.

“Khedira did better in a wider role than a central midfielder. He wasn’t bad in the middle, but he moved better there and it is his habitual role.

“Paulo Dybala has extraordinary quality, but he is only 21, while Simone Zaza and Alvaro Morata are also young lads. It takes time and they will learn the tricks of the trade.”

Morata came on for the second half, but was substituted after 26 minutes and appeared to storm off into the locker room.

There was concern for Giorgio Chiellini, who went off injured in the first half.

“We’ll see, as he felt the muscle harden in his thigh. Unfortunately at this moment we have to speed up the training process to be ready for August 8 in Shanghai and that means taking a few more risks than we usually would.”

It’s a worry, as Andrea Barzagli has already been ruled out for three weeks with a muscular problem.

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