Juventus boss Max Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’Or, Miralem Pjanic has ‘no flaws’ and Mattia Perin will start against SPAL.
The match kicks off on Saturday at 17:00 GMT – click here for a preview.
“SPAL play good football and constantly look to build,” Allegri said at a Press conference.
“They’ve already won in Rome away, playing well there, and also won at Bologna.
Juventus boss Max Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’Or, Miralem Pjanic has ‘no flaws’ and Mattia Perin will start against SPAL.
The match kicks off on Saturday at 17:00 GMT – click here for a preview.
“SPAL play good football and constantly look to build,” Allegri said at a Press conference.
“They’ve already won in Rome away, playing well there, and also won at Bologna.
“They’ve picked up some great results away from home, they’re physical and aggressive, and they recover many balls.
“We must be sincere in our approach, managing the game well, knowing they’re one of most difficult smaller sides to face because they can make you pay.
“Ronaldo’s fine. I don’t know anything about this Ballon d’Or thing, even if he deserves it. Dybala? His goal for Argentina will have given him confidence.
“He came back on Thursday and did some light work, but tomorrow he could start from the bench.
“Ronaldo and Mandzukic will play. They have a good chemistry, like everyone behind them.
“Paulo and Ronaldo have played less together, but they’ll refine their understanding in time.
“With those three up top, we can express ourselves well. We’re on track to arrive in March in excellent condition.
“Khedira is out, Emre is recovering and in a couple of weeks he’ll be available. Matuidi will be back today from the three days of rest I gave him.
“We’ll go with what we have, but we’re not in a state of emergency. The team are fine physically and mentally.
“Pjanic has ironed out all the flaws from his game and is now a top player. He has vision, plays nice geometries and had a great game in Milan, showing his range of passing.
“He also won back balls, which let us counterattack. I sometimes take him off so he can recover, plus I have Bentancur who’s growing quickly.
“Perin will play tomorrow. Chiellini? He’s got better with age, but I have to manage him as we play three games a week.
“We’ll see what he’s like today. If he doesn’t play then we also have Rugani and Benatia. Juventus have five of the best defenders in the world.
“Rugani played at Empoli and had a good game. Benatia the same in Milan. I needed someone like him in that match.
“Maybe tomorrow Rugani will play, but if I choose someone then it’s because I think that player is suitable for that game. They’re all exceptional.”