Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has assured that he 'has no doubts' about defender Stephan Lichtsteiner.

The 32-year-old was left out of the Champions League squad, but the Coach took the opportunity to reassure the player that he remained in his plans.

After having revealed his aims to remain top of Serie A by Christmas, the Tuscan boss also gave the Press injury updates on his squad.

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has assured that he 'has no doubts' about defender Stephan Lichtsteiner.

The 32-year-old was left out of the Champions League squad, but the Coach took the opportunity to reassure the player that he remained in his plans.

After having revealed his aims to remain top of Serie A by Christmas, the Tuscan boss also gave the Press injury updates on his squad.

"Marchisio is fine, he has trained, I will have to decide after training today," Allegri continued in his Press conference. "Then on Tuesday I will rotate the squad from Saturday, this has always been the strength of Juventus and must continue to be.

"Today I will evaluate whether Chiellini is available. Benatia has returned from the National team with knee pain, today I will assess whether he will be available or not."

The Bianconeri boss then addressed rumours that 16-year-old Moise Kean may have some part to play on Saturday.

"The kid is growing, but it is also the time to continue to develop. He came to train with us and he did very well. Then he had a moment where he was down, because this is normal psychologically.

"The exertion of mental and physical energy in the first team is different than the Primavera..Let's see how the game goes. It may be that there is a need for him, but not necessarily. The important thing is to be ready to play."

What about Pescara boss Massimo Oddo in his first managerial position?

"Oddo has proven to be a good coach, he has already won a Serie B championship and it's not easy.

"And above all he is proving to have good ideas, the team plays very well, it is normal that he has to improve on mistakes. But he has all the qualities to become an excellent Coach."

This week Stephan Lichtsteiner has said he is working towards being included in the Champions League squad in the future. What does Allegri think?

"Stephan is doing well, when he was called upon he has played well, but of this I had no doubt.

"At that moment I had to make a choice, unfortunately in the Champions League list I had more than I needed so I could not put him in.

"But this is not going to affect my thoughts towards Stephan, he proves himself every time he’s called into action."

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