JUVENTUS SEASON 2016-2017

Socrates · October 14, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Del Neri: ‘Juventus have no weaknesses’

http://www.football-italia.net/92910/del-neri-‘juventus-have-no-weaknesses’?

Oct 14, 2016

Udinese Coach Luigi Del Neri admits Juventus “don’t have weak points” but hopes to take advantage of “deal ball situations”.

The former Juve Coach takes charge of his first Udinese match tomorrow, and faces a trip to Turin to take on the champions.

“They’re definitely favourites and it’ll be a complicated game,” Del Neri admitted in his pre-match Press conference.

“Football has taught me though that every game is there to be played. Juve don’t have weak points that you can exploit, but they might give you a chance and we have to be ready to take advantage of it.

“We need to have a positive attitude without forgetting to be balanced, we have young lads who can run and chase the ball for 90 minutes, and we’ll need the more experienced ones to help us out mentally.

“On dead ball situations there are solutions we can take advantage of, and we’ll have to take a few risks to get a goal.

“We need to have the strength to try, we’ll try to hurt Juventus.

“My time at Juventus? It was an important experience for me, even if it ended badly. In any case, the players then were not the players of today.”

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Socrates · October 14, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus include the 'new Balotelli' Kean in squad to face Udinese

The Juve boss has confirmed the teenager will be in this weekend's squad, while experienced

midfielder Claudio Marchisio could get playing time following his return from injury.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2016/10/14/28464192/-?

Oct 14, 2016

Massimiliano Allegri will include promising youngster Moise Kean in his matchday squad to face Udinese.

The striker, who has been labelled the 'new Mario Balotelli', has been picked by Allegri to get an idea of what first-team football is like.

"Kean will join the squad," the Juventus coach added.

"He's a talent but at 16 years old, he needs more matchday experience. We are including him to help him grow."

Allegri has revealed Claudio Marchisio could make his comeback from injury in Saturday's match, but made it clear he will not take any risks with the midfielder.

Marchisio has yet to feature in an official match this campaign due to a knee injury, but played his first minutes of the season in a friendly against Pro Settimo Eureka in midweek.

Although the 30-year-old may return versus Udinese, Allegri remains cautious.

"Marchisio played 45 minutes in a friendly during the week and is coming along very nicely indeed," Allegri stated at a news conference. "He is an important player, but we have to be cautious after such an injury.

"[Daniele] Rugani, [Kwadwo] Asaoah and [Marko] Pjaca are the only guaranteed absentees.

"[Medhi] Benatia is fit and may start from the off on Saturday."

A busy period awaits Juventus and Allegri is determined to start on a high against Udinese.

"The match against Udinese is the first of seven big matches in the next 22 days," he added.

"We will need to be ready. We must approach Udinese with caution, they have some good players and an excellent new coach. It will not be an easy game."

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Socrates · October 14, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Claudio Marchisio called up for Juventus’

match against Udinese on Saturday

He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

http://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2016/10/14/13254480/

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Oct 14, 2016

Ever since we saw Claudio Marchisio writhing in pain on the Juventus Stadium turf back in late-April, we’ve been waiting for the day that he made his return. May went by. June went by. July went by. Gone were August and September. We knew that was going to be the case, so no surprise there.

October was the month we always heard about as the earliest time of the year that Marchisio’s lengthy rehabilitation would come to an end and he’d be back in the fold, back to the player that we have come to know and appreciate for some many years prior.

It’s October. Juventus has a game. And Marchisio has been called up.

That’s a trifecta that all of us should be happy about.

The long wait is finally over, as Juventus manager Max Allegri has included Marchisio as part of the squad that will take on Udinese at Juventus Stadium on Saturday night in the first game back from the international break. His six-month absence has come and gone, and now Marchisio begins one of the final steps he needs to make before he becomes a fixture in Juventus’ starting lineup once again.

"Marchisio had a good 45 minutes with the reserves, but we must look out for unforeseen dangers with muscle problems. The ideal scenario would be to give him a bit of time during the forthcoming matches, as all the others are available.

"Marchisio is an important available player, one of the most important players for the years to come, but I will always exercise caution when a player returns from a cruciate injury. You have to be cautious and careful, his knee has healed but after six months of inactivity, other issues can occur."

It’s been a long road back to full fitness for Marchisio, who will turn 31 in January. There have been many days away from his teammates as he went through his individual rehabilitation routine. There have been many Instagram stories posted documenting his recovery process from the ACL injury he suffered last April against Palermo on the same Juventus Stadium field that Juve will play on come Saturday night.

But with Marchisio taking part — and scoring a goal — in Juve’s 45-minute-long training match against local outfit Pro Settimo Eureka on Wednesday afternoon, you had a feeling that his return to the regular setup was sooner rather than later.

That day is now here. Well, at least the day that we know Marchisio has officially been called up and included in the Juventus squad once again. After waiting for his comeback for months, waiting to see what his role will actually be these next couple of games will seem like a cakewalk. I’d rather sit back and know that Marchisio is completely healthy again rather than knowing that day is two or three months away.

Welcome back, Claudio. We’ve missed you so much. So very, very much.

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Socrates · October 14, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Marchisio and Kean in for Juve

http://www.football-italia.net/92921/marchisio-and-kean-juve?

Oct 14, 2016

Claudio Marchisio is back in the Juventus squad after six months and joined by teenage sensation Moise Kean, but not Leonardo Bonucci.

The match with Udinese kicks off on Saturday at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Marchisio made his comeback in a friendly test this week and even scored a goal, so is included for the first time since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in April.

Another new addition is 16-year-old striker Kean, who has been on absolutely stunning form for the Primavera youth team.

Giorgio Chiellini is included after leaving international duty with a bruised calf, but Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves are “rested.”

Bonucci was given two days off this week to be with his family.

Juventus squad for Udinese: Buffon, Chiellini, Benatia, Pjanic, Khedira, Cuadrado, Marchisio, Higuain, Hernanes, Alex Sandro, Mattiello, Barzagli, Mandzukic, Lemina, Dybala, Neto, Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Audero, Evra, Kean

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Socrates · October 14, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juve call 'new Balotelli' Kean

http://www.football-italia.net/92923/juve-call-new-balotelli-kean?

Oct 14, 2016

Juventus have called up 16-year-old striker Moise Kean for the match with Udinese, nicknamed ‘Juve’s Mario Balotelli.’

Like Balo, Kean was born and raised in Italy, though his roots are in the Ivory Coast.

He also shares an agent with Balotelli, namely Mino Raiola, who also represents 17-year-old Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Max Allegri has added Kean to the senior squad list for Juve’s Serie A meeting with Udinese on Saturday night.

It is the first time he has been called up and, if he makes his debut, will be the first player born in 2000 to feature in the top flight.

Kean is in his home town, as he was born and raised in Vercelli – near Turin – and started in the Torino academy before moving to Juventus.

This season he has scored five goals in five competitive games for the Primavera youth team, including two in the UEFA Youth League.

Despite only being 16, he has already moved up to the Under-19 Primavera side.

Kean also plays for Italy at various youth levels and has been called up for the Under-17 side.

Because of his tender age, Kean cannot be legally signed up to a professional contract yet, but Raiola is in negotiations with Juve to secure his long-term future.

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Iachini: 'I needed time at Udinese'

http://www.football-italia.net/92948/iachini-i-needed-time-udinese

Oct 15, 2016

Beppe Iachini believes he “needed more time” to make a success of it at Udinese, as his replacement Gigi Del Neri debuts against Juventus.

“The dismissal was disappointing, because I got on well with everyone,” Iachini told Tuttomercatoweb.

“I had a good rapport with the squad and for three or four weeks we’d been working on a new system that needed to be honed. We had beaten Empoli and Milan, but in the final month were missing important players with characteristics that were very useful for the team.

“I am not saying that those who did play weren’t up to the task, but obviously they were young and needed time to get used to certain concepts. We dropped a few points and the performance against Lazio was not good, but if we’d had time to hone certain things and work in peace, we could’ve had a fine season.

“I was pleased to hear Danilo and Duvan Zapata say kind things about me after my departure, as that proves we had a good rapport. At times results can make a big difference. We had been pushing forward these new concepts for a few weeks.

“The problem was that we started pre-season training with the idea of using a 3-5-2 system, then had to change when new players arrived. We just needed more time.”

Iachini is no stranger to getting sacked, as he was famously fired and rehired by Palermo last season only to resign after President Maurizio Zamparini criticised him on a radio show.

“In football nobody has a magic wand, it takes hard work and patience. At times players arrive on transfer deadline day, but it takes time to work and give an identity to the squad. That goes for all Coaches, it’s a job that requires time.

“It also applies to Giampiero Ventura and the Italy squad. He too doesn’t have a magic wand and can’t find the key to success so quickly.

There has to be some patience. We are talking about a Coach who is well-prepared and is bringing many talented young players into the side. Italy are in good hands.”

Under Serie A rules, Iachini cannot work for another Italian club during this season, so what is he doing with himself?

“I continue to get updates on what’s happening in the world of football management. Now I will travel around to see some colleagues at work in Italy and Europe.

“I’ve been impressed with Chievo this season, though they are just building on the work started a few years ago. Rolando Maran has been there for three years, so he is doing a great job.”

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Bonucci recalled for injured Chiellini

http://www.football-italia.net/92957/bonucci-recalled-injured-chiellini

Oct 15, 2016

Leonardo Bonucci has been called in by Juventus for tonight’s game with Udinese, as Giorgio Chiellini is injured.

It kicks off tonight at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Bonucci had originally been allowed time off to ‘rest’ and spend time with his family, as his son Matteo is still struggling with an undisclosed condition.

However, a note from the club this morning confirmed Bonucci was being hastily recalled into the squad for the match.

That is because Chiellini suffered a muscular injury in his left thigh during this morning’s training session.

The extent of the injury will only be known over the next few days, but his presence against Lyon in the Champions League is in serious doubt.

It’s worth noting this is a different injury to the bruised calf muscle that forced Chiellini out of international duty for Italy’s trip to Macedonia last week.

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Line-ups: Juventus-Udinese

http://www.football-italia.net/92977/line-ups-juventus-udinese

Oct 15, 2016

Juventus have a serious injury crisis and are forced to transform their system for tonight’s Serie A meeting with Udinese.

It kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Max Allegri is dealing with a series of problems going into this fixture, which was won 1-0 by Udinese last season in an opening round shocker.

Kwadwo Asamoah, Daniele Rugani, Rolando Mandragora and Marko Pjaca are all on the treatment table.

Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci were originally left off the squad list to rest them ahead of the Champions League trip to Olympique Lyonnais.

However, this morning Giorgio Chiellini pulled out with a left thigh injury that will require further tests and, crucially, is different to the calf problem that ruled him out of Italy’s game with Macedonia last week.

With that in mind, Bonucci was quickly recalled from spending time with his family to fill the gaps, but is at first only on the bench.

Medhi Benatia is back from his injury to complete the new-look back four with Stephan Lichtsteiner, Andrea Barzagli and Patrice Evra.

That’s not the end of it, as Miralem Pjanic is suffering from a stomach bug and is an even later addition to the absentee list.

Mario Lemina has to step in with Hernanes, Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro.

Gonzalo Higuain is rested after playing with Argentina, so Mario Mandzukic hopes to build on his hat-trick for Croatia by partnering Paulo Dybala.

There’s a spot on the bench for both Claudio Marchisio, making his comeback six months after anterior cruciate ligament surgery, and 16-year-old hitman Moise Kean.

Udinese make their debut under new Coach Gigi Del Neri, who had a disastrous season on the Juve bench in 2010-11 and here steps in for sacked Beppe Iachini.

The Friulani have their own problems too, as Ewandro, Emil Hallfredsson, Panagiotis Kone, Silvan Widmer and Emmanuel Badu are all absent.

Rodrigo De Paul is talented, but needs to be more consistent in supporting Duvan Zapata and Cyril Thereau.

Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Barzagli, Evra; Cuadrado, Hernanes, Lemina, Alex Sandro; Dybala, Mandzukic

Juventus bench: Neto, Audero, Bonucci, Pjanic, Khedira, Marchisio, Mattiello, Sturaro, Kean, Higuain

Udinese: Karnezis; Wague, Danilo, Felipe, Samir; Fofana, Kums, Jankto; De Paul, Duvan Zapata, Thereau

Udinese bench: Scuffet, Perisan, Angella, Armero, Penaranda, Perica, Matos, Adnan, Heurtaux, Lucas Evangelista, Balic

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Bonucci: 'It's all good news'

http://www.football-italia.net/92978/bonucci-its-all-good-news

Oct 15, 2016

Leonardo Bonucci has good news and is pleased to be recalled by Juventus for tonight’s match with Udinese.

It kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Bonucci was originally left out of the squad so he could spend time with his family after infant son Matteo’s recent health issues, but was brought in earlier today when Giorgio Chiellini sustained a thigh injury.

“I won’t get to rest, but that’s fine,” the centre-back told Mediaset Premium.

“I like to always be with my teammates. In fact, I was a bit jealous sitting at home, but it has been an unusual time. Now Matteo is feeling good and we are all happy.

“Tonight my family is here in the stadium and that is the best news for me.”

Earlier this afternoon Roma earned a 3-1 victory away to Napoli, surging into second place, but it means Juve can further increase their lead at the top of the table.

“Tonight we want to win and send a signal to everyone in Serie A. We have to keep growing game by game.”

Udinese are making their debut under new Coach Gigi Del Neri, who had a brief spell on the Juventus bench in 2010-11.

“He will have studied us, as he usually does. It’s up to us to hit Udinese in their weak points. We must focus on winning, then after that we can think about Lyon.”

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Bonato: 'Del Neri era begins'

http://www.football-italia.net/92980/bonato-del-neri-era-begins

Oct 15, 2016

Udinese director Nereo Bonato noted “the Gigi Del Neri era begins today” with a difficult trip to Juventus.

It kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

“Udinese have our philosophy, we had a few problems, but with hard work and the quality in this squad we will emerge from them,” Bonato told Mediaset Premium.

“We are at the start of a new era, as those who made history over the last 10 years have moved on and we need to rediscover our balance, improve possession and other areas.”

The Friulani sacked Beppe Iachini before the break for international duty and Del Neri makes his debut this evening in Turin.

“Today the Del Neri era begins, a Coach who has always done well, knows the environment and we are confident he can take us far.

“We asked Del Neri for safety in Serie A, trying to improve performances and create a solid core to the team that we can build on in future.

We hope to prove the real quality we’ve got in this team.”

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Marotta: 'Bonucci and Dybala deals'

http://www.football-italia.net/92981/marotta-bonucci-and-dybala-deals?

Oct 15, 2016

Juventus director Beppe Marotta confirmed negotiations to “improve” Leonardo Bonucci and Paulo Dybala contracts.

The Bianconeri host Udinese this evening.

“Bonucci and Dybala are already locked down to contracts, but it is only right to give them recognition with improved wages. We are working to improve their contracts, also to maintain balance in the locker room.

“We want a cohesive group without ‘star’ names who earn much more than the others,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium.

As Roma won 3-1 away to Napoli earlier today, a victory would put Juventus five points clear at the top of the table.

“The season is taken step by step, one game at a time. We are in an early phase and, as we saw last season, things can change quickly.

“We mustn’t rest on our laurels and instead show strength by not looking at the standings.”

Juventus have 16-year-old striker Moise Kean on the bench this evening and he could become the first person born in the new Millennium to play in Serie A.

“It’s a great sign that should be emulated by other clubs. At this stage of his development, there are moments where he must learn on both a human and footballing level.

“We consider his presence on the bench to be a good advert for football and a response to criticism of young players not being used enough.”

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

HT 1-1: Udinese scare Juventus

http://www.football-italia.net/92982/ht-udinese-scare-juventus

Oct 15, 2016

Paulo Dybala’s free kick clawed Juventus back on level terms with Udinese at half-time after a series of howlers gifted Jakub Jankto.

The Bianconeri had a series of injury problems, missing Giorgio Chiellini, Miralem Pjanic, Kwadwo Asamoah, Daniele Rugani, Rolando Mandragora, Marko Pjaca, while Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci were rested. Claudio Marchisio was on the bench after six months out with a torn ACL, joined by 16-year-old striking sensation Moise Kean. Udinese made their debut under new Coach Gigi Del Neri, who visited his old club, but had to do without Ewandro, Emil Hallfredsson, Panagiotis Kone, Silvan Widmer and Emmanuel Badu.

Paulo Dybala hit the side-netting from a tight angle within 85 seconds, while Rodrigo De Paul’s free kick was charged down by the wall.

The hosts struggled to create many chances, with quite a few misplaced passes or poor first touches. Dybala’s deflected effort turned into an assist for Mario Mandzukic, only for the Croatia international to blast over with only Orestis Karnezis to beat.

Udinese were more than in the game and took the gift after a series of errors to go in front in Turin. Patrice Evra’s misplaced pass caught distracted Hernanes unawares and Jakub Jankto put his foot through it from the edge of the box, squirming under Gigi Buffon’s body.

Last season Udinese caused a huge upset with a 1-0 opening round victory in Turin, so this scenario brought back memories for the home fans. It was also the first time this campaign that Juve had conceded the opening goal.

Juventus fought back, again inspired by Dybala, but Stephan Lichtsteiner fired on to the side-netting. La Joya eventually just took matters into his own hands and curled a magnificent free kick into the near top corner to draw Juventus level.

Juventus 1-1 Udinese (Half-Time)

Jankto 30 (U), Dybala 43 (J)

Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Barzagli, Evra; Cuadrado, Hernanes, Lemina, Alex Sandro; Dybala, Mandzukic

Udinese: Karnezis; Wague, Danilo, Felipe, Samir; Fofana, Kums, Jankto; De Paul, Duvan Zapata, Thereau

Ref: Gavillucci

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus 2-1 Udinese: Dybala double gives Old Lady victory

The Argentina international scored a superb brace, including an exquisite free-kick,

to give the Old Lady an excellent comeback victory over their Serie A opponents.

Afbeeldingsresultaat voor juventus udinese 2-1 dybala

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Oct 15, 2016

Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A to five points as Paulo Dybala netted a double in a 2-1 win over Udinese in Turin.

Massimiliano Allegri's side had been given a scare, prior to Dybala's brace, as the champions fell behind when Gianluigi Buffon committed another error.

The Italy goalkeeper had been hoping to bounce back from a mistake against Spain in World Cup qualifying, but he was at fault as Jakub Jankto fired Udinese into the lead.

While that was the first goal Juve had conceded in five games in all competitions, they responded in fine fashion as Dybala's free-kick levelled the scores before half-time.

The former Palermo man coolly tucked away a penalty after the restart to put Juve in front - his fourth in three games in all competitions - and they were able to see out victory from there.

Despite the narrow margin of victory, this could prove to be a vital success for Allegri's men, having selected a much-changed line-up with a Champions League clash against Lyon to come next week.

Juve were at their opponents from the off, with Dybala rifling an early shot into the side-netting.

However, their momentum soon slowed, although Mario Mandzukic directed Juan Cuadrado's cross wide and the Colombian later lashed over.

Another chance came and went when Dybala's attempt deflected kindly for Mandzukic, but the former Atletico Madrid man could not keep his prod down from close range.

And Juve were soon made to pay for their profligacy as Buffon committed another error.

Jankto had blasted way off target moments earlier, but, with the ball again presented to him, he struck hard and low. Veteran goalkeeper Buffon had looked set for a routine save until the shot squirmed through his arms and into the net.

Stephan Lichtsteiner whipped an effort wide of the near post as Juve sought an immediate reprieve that did arrive through Dybala.

Stepping up to a free-kick - dead centre, 25 yards from goal - the Argentine swirled a glorious strike into the top corner, leaving the sprawling Orestis Karnezis in its wake.

As in the first half, Dybala started the second period in sprightly fashion, darting through to fire straight at the keeper.

And, when Alex Sandro was fouled by Rodrigo de Paul on the corner of the penalty area,Dybala was presented with another opportunity to double his tally - which he duly took.

Alex Sandro then nodded wide with the goal at his mercy, following Lichtsteiner's cross, before Dybala had a hat-trick goal ruled out for offside.

Cuadrado shot tamely at Karnezis, before Buffon again fumbled as Cyril Thereau's effort was turned around the post.

The Juve goalkeeper would not add another costly mistake to his collection, though, instead making a smart late save, as the hosts closed out another win.

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Socrates · October 15, 2016

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Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Dybala double spoils Delneri debut

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TEAM RATINGS

Juventus

1G. Buffon
Commanded his area well, but his error allowed Jankto to open the scoring.
15A. Barzagli
A wonderful display in defence, excelling on a number of occasions as the last man back, putting in some very important challenges.
4M. Benatia
Left out to dry at times on the left, having to cover for Evra in the first half, but his aggressiveness helped keep Udinese out.
33P. Evra
Moved into a more defensive role after the break, where he was calm and composed, though it came at the expense of his ability to get forward.
26S. Lichtsteiner
Always able to find space in the final third, though he struggled to pick out a good final ball.
12Alex Sandro
A prominent figure out wide, always working to get on the ball. Won his side a penalty early in the second half.
18M. Lemina
Strong in possession, moving the ball around well in the attacking half. Covered a lot of ground, getting back to lend a hand in defence when needed.
11Hernanes
Nothing flashy in midfield. Didn't inspire much creativity or win the ball back in abundance, but did the little things right.
7J. Cuadrado
Really grew into the game, getting stronger as time passed. Picked out some decent passes, but could have done more to utilise his pace.
17M. Mandžukić
Strong in the air, but squandered his best chances as he was subbed off somehow without a goal to his name.
21P. Dybala
The centre of everything for Juventus, scoring both their goals and proving a nightmare to contain with the ball at his feet. Won countless free-kicks for his side, earning two Udinese players yellow cards.

Udinese

Substitutes

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Dybala double overturns Udinese

Paulo Dybala overturned a surprise Udinese opener with his free kick and

penalty, sending Juventus five points clear at the top of the table.

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The Bianconeri had a series of injury problems, missing Giorgio Chiellini, Miralem Pjanic, Kwadwo Asamoah, Daniele Rugani, Rolando Mandragora, Marko Pjaca, while Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci were rested. Claudio Marchisio was on the bench after six months out with a torn ACL, joined by 16-year-old striking sensation Moise Kean. Udinese made their debut under new Coach Gigi Del Neri, who visited his old club, but had to do without Ewandro, Emil Hallfredsson, Panagiotis Kone, Silvan Widmer and Emmanuel Badu.

Dybala hit the side-netting from a tight angle within 85 seconds, while Rodrigo De Paul’s free kick was charged down by the wall. The hosts struggled to create many chances, with quite a few misplaced passes or poor first touches. Dybala’s deflected effort turned into an assist for Mario Mandzukic, only for the Croatia international to blast over with only Orestis Karnezis to beat.

Udinese were more than in the game and took the gift after a series of errors to go in front in Turin. Patrice Evra’s misplaced pass caught distracted Hernanes unawares and Jakub Jankto put his foot through it from the edge of the box, squirming under Gigi Buffon’s body.

Last season Udinese caused a huge upset with a 1-0 opening round victory in Turin, so this scenario brought back memories for the home fans. It was also the first time this campaign that Juve had conceded the opening goal.

Juventus fought back, again inspired by Dybala, but Stephan Lichtsteiner fired on to the side-netting. La Joya eventually just took matters into his own hands and curled a magnificent free kick into the near top corner to draw Juventus level.

The second half started in breathless fashion with Juan Cuadrado’s volley charged down and Mandzukic diving in just too late to meet Alex Sandro’s cross.

Rodrigo De Paul foolishly tripped Alex Sandro in the box with an entirely avoidable foul, allowing Dybala to stroke the penalty low into the corner, sending Karnezis the wrong way and putting Juventus in front for the first time.

Medhi Benatia made a decisive block on substitute Stipe Perica in the Juve area, while Alex Sandro somehow nodded a Lichtsteiner cross wide from a couple of yards.

Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench and turned a defender inside out before the shot was deflected wide, while Dybala’s goal from an improbable angle was correctly ruled offside.

Cyril Thereau kept the pressure up on Juve, his marvellous solo run forcing a low Buffon save at the near stick. Patrice Evra was absolutely decisive on 75 minutes, getting his toe to the low Ali Adnan cross from the left, as Duvan Zapata was ready to tap in from six yards.

Buffon needed a crucial one-handed reaction save to tip Dias Felipe’s header on to the upright from point-blank range, as Udinese pinned Juventus back in the final stages.

Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia (Bonucci 70), Barzagli, Evra; Cuadrado, Hernanes, Lemina, Alex Sandro; Dybala (Sturaro 81), Mandzukic (Higuain 66)

Udinese: Karnezis; Wague, Danilo, Felipe, Samir (Adnan 46); Fofana, Kums, Jankto (Heurtaux 75); De Paul (Perica 55), Duvan Zapata, Thereau

Ref: Gavillucci

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus 2 - Udinese 1: Initial reaction

and random observations

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Oct 15, 2016

Juventus are a different team than they were a season ago in a number of different ways. The goals the club have set out to achieve are different and have a greater final product. The expectations are as high as they’ve been in a long time. And even though a lot of the names are the same from this current half-decade-long title run domestically, some of the key players are different than they were a year ago.

But one thing remains the same: When in doubt, Paulo Dybala is still around to save the day when things don’t look so good.

Dybala, Juve’s 22-year-old Argentinian jewel, came out of the international break just like he went into it — discovering his goal-scoring form once again. Dybala scored two goals within an eight-minute span on the game clock to lead Juventus to a comeback win over Udinese at Juventus Stadium on Saturday night. And not only was it a brace that helped Juve extend their winning streak, but also one that helped the five-time defending Serie A champions extend their lead atop the league table following Napoli’s 3-1 loss to Roma earlier in the day.

And considering how Juventus started things out before Dybala’s wonderful free kick evened the scoreline just before the half, that was a pretty good response.

When the lineups came out, all of the talk was about how Max Allegri was shuffling things up. Some of that because of the Lyon match on Tuesday, some of it because of the injuries Allegri knew he had and some of it due to the fact that Giorgio Chiellini and Miralem Pjanic weren’t exactly deemed fit to play on Saturday night.

However....

Okay, so maybe Max didn’t totally change things up when it came to his tactics. At times it looked 3-5-2, while other times it looked like the 4-4-2 we heard about in the minutes before kickoff. Alex Sandro as a left winger? Kinda sorta. Stephan Lichtsteiner supporting Juan Cuadrado on the right wing? Yeah, sometimes.

But what Juventus needed most of all was to simply play their game. Once they fell behind, they actually looked like some semblance of the team that went into the international break outscoring their opponents 12-0 in their last four games in all competitions.

It didn’t hurt that Dybala was up to his “old” tricks, too. (It’s weird to write old for Dybala because he looks like he’s 13 years old.) When Dybala does Dybala things, good things usually follow in quick order. That’s what happened for Juventus on a night when they needed somebody to kick-start them into action.

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

In case you missed it: Giorgio Chiellini is hurt again after picking up a thigh injury during Saturday morning’s training session. This guy, his body is betraying him. Just when you think he’s healthy after an injury, another problem pops up. He’s 32 years old, but he’s got so much mileage on his body. And it’s not like the way he plays when he actually does get on the field helps, either.
HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU THAT INJURIES ARE STUPID? I FEEL LIKE THIS NEEDS TO BE REPEATED OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
Dybala running right toward Leonardo Bonucci after scoring his first goal got me right in the feels, man. I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking that, too.
I’m not saying Gigi Buffon is not at fault for Udinese’s opener because he most certainly is, but what the heck is Hernanes doing in the first place? A turnover from a midfielder in thatarea of the field, that’s just a cardinal sin.
Oh, and just for the record, I’m not worried about the mistakes Buffon has been making lately. I won’t overreact to a three-game sample size.
If only Juventus could have been a little more clinical in front of goal — Mario Mandzukic and Alex Sandro, I’m looking at you guys — this game could have been put away with a half-hour to go and we could have pretty much just put our full focus toward Lyon on Tuesday night.
Andrea Barzagli is 35 years old and still one of the best players on the field virtually every time he’s out there. He’s truly remarkable.
If anybody ever gets under your skin, you can either take the high road and wake away. or just lower a shoulder into them like Patrice Evra did to somebody in the Udinese wall right before Dybala’s free kick hit the back of the night.
It’s the 81st minute and Gonzalo Higuain is back defending and making slide tackles to break up a Udinese attack out on the right wing. The €90 million man does more than just score goals, folks.
No Claudio Marchisio. No Moise Kean. Oh well. At least Juventus won.

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus beat Udinese to extend lead at top of table

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Oct 15, 2016

Juventus have extended their lead at the top of the Serie A table to five points courtesy of a 2-1 victory overUdinese in Turin this evening.

The hosts needed to come from behind after Jakub Janktohad given Udinese the lead, but a brace from Paulo Dybala was enough to hand Massimiliano Allegri's side a fifth straight victory.

Juve could have taken the lead inside the opening two minutes when Dybala found space inside the penalty area, only to fire his effort inches past the post.

Mario Mandzukic also came close as he continued his search for a first league goal of the season, but having latched on to a rebound in the 26th minute he proceeded to blaze his finish over the crossbar.

That wastefulness was punished on the half-hour mark as Udinese broke the deadlock through Jankto, who fired home from the edge of the penalty area.

The lead should have lasted only four minutes as Juventus immediately went in search of an equaliser, butStephan Lichtsteiner somehow put the ball wide from inside the six-yard box.

Juve would not have to wait too much longer to restore parity, however, with Dybala doing so in style shortly before half time with an exquisite free kick that left the keeper helpless.

It was another dead-ball situation that handed Dybala his second of the night too, completing the turnaround from the penalty spot six minutes into the second half.

Rodrigo De Paul was penalised for the visitors, and Dybala made no mistake by picking out the bottom corner from 12 yards.

The hosts still needed Gianluigi Buffon in top form to keep them ahead, though, with the veteran goalkeeper pulling off a fine save to deny a close-range Felipe header just seven minutes from time.

The champions held out for the win, though, recording their 19th consecutive home Serie A win.

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Dybala: 'Juve suffered too much'

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Oct 15, 2016

Paulo Dybala warned Juventus “can’t suffer like this to the final whistle” after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Jakub Jankto had given the visitors a shock lead, but Dybala curled in a free kick and converted a penalty to turn it around.

“It is only October and it’s nice to have a five-point lead, but there are many head-to-head games to go,” La Joya told Sky Sport Italia and Mediaset Premium.

“We have got to improve, as we can’t suffer like this to the final whistle, especially not on our own turf. We’ve got to keep the ball better and not allow the opposition to get so close to our goal.

“Udinese put in a very good performance, have strong strikers and it’s not easy to play against a side like this.

“I study Riquelme’s free kicks, but of course I try to learn from so many. I’d like it if people started calling it a Dybala-style free kick!”

After his goal, Dybala ran to the touchline to hug Leonardo Bonucci, who confirmed that his infant son Matteo is recovering after a serious health problem.

“I have a wonderful rapport with Leo, we all know what happened and I promised before the game that if I scored, I’d run over to hug him. He’s got a heart of gold.”

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Paulo Dybala at the double as

Juventus rally to beat Udinese

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Paulo Dybala's set-piece double saw Serie A leaders Juventus come from behind to defeat Udinese 2-1 at home and extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.

Udinese, with former Juventus boss Luigi Delneri in charge for the first time, went ahead through Jakub Jankto's strike, although Gianluigi Buffon should have saved his 20-yard shot.

Dybala equalised before half-time with a lovely free-kick and calmly tucked away a penalty early in the second half to seal a fourth straight league win.

Juventus were far from their best in the first half but still created chances. Dybala went close after only two minutes and Hernanes sent a glancing header straight at goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis.

Mario Mandzukic, with four goals for Croatia during the international break, then had a glorious chance to score his first club goal of the season but poked the ball over the crossbar from 10 yards out after it had ricocheted into his path.

Udinese punished the error shortly afterwards, taking the lead after half an hour. Jankto hit a solid, low shot which Buffon would usually save but he allowed the ball to skid beneath his body and through his grasp.

Stephan Lichtsteiner sent a shot into the side-netting as Juventus sought a speedy reply, which came two minutes before half-time. Dybala's left-footed free-kick from a central position just outside the area was always curling away from the goalkeeper and the ball nestled in the back of the net.

Five minutes after the break, Alex Sandro went down inside the box and Dybala rolled the resulting penalty into the bottom corner as the goalkeeper dived the wrong way.

It should have been 3-1 after 62 minutes but Sandro somehow managed to miss the target with a header from three yards out and Udinese almost made the hosts pay but Buffon atoned for his earlier mistake by making fine low saves to repel efforts from Cyril Thereau and Duvan Zapata.

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Del Neri: 'Udinese scared Juventus'

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Gigi Del Neri felt Udinese “deserved a draw, but scaring Juventus on their own turf isn’t a bad start” to his tenure.

It was his debut on the Friuli bench and had taken the lead in Turin through Jakub Jankto, but a Paulo Dybala brace turned it around for 2-1.

“A draw would’ve been a fully deserved result for Udinese this evening,” Del Neri told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.

“Having said that, scaring Juventus on their own turf isn’t a bad start. Defeats are no good for anyone, but the performance can allow us to look towards the future with more confidence.

“I think these lads have important qualities. In football you must know how to defend and attack. We were a little hesitant in recent outings and the squad is not yet complete, but there were definite steps forward.

“We must build on this approach going forward. There are some very young players here and they can grow via these performances.

“The important thing for me is that the team is organised and has a definitive tactical identity. When more players return, I think we’ll be able to achieve that.

“Today we used a 4-3-3, but it can also be read as a 4-1-4-1 or 4-5-1, depending on how you look at it. The system isn’t the issue, it’s the way you interpret it.

“The first rule is to press the opposition and then to not be afraid of playing our own game. Step on the gas when you need to, soak up pressure at the right moment.

“This team was lacking courage before and at this level players need to feel secure in their approach. We fought hard and tried to score against Juve to the final whistle, so that is an important sign and the right mentality for Udinese.”

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Allegri: 'Scudetto via these games'

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Max Allegri said Udinese represented “a very complicated match, which Juventus made even more complicated, but the Scudetto is won via games like this.”

Jakub Jankto had given the Friulani a shock lead in Turin, but Paulo Dybalasecured the 2-1 victory with a free kick and penalty.

“It was a very complicated match, which we made even more complicated, because we should’ve taken chances better,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“We lost a player every day, including two this morning, but Scudetti are won via games like this and we approached it the right way.

“I haven’t thought about Tuesday’s match yet. Miralem Pjanic was meant to play today, but felt ill this morning, so I had to make changes.”

Gigi Buffon allowed the Jankto shot to squirm under him, so just days after a howler for Italy against Spain, is Allegri worried about this downturn in form?

“Absolutely not. Gigi plays 50 games per year, he can make half a mistake every now and then. Let’s just say he helped spark us into life with the opening Udinese goal… He then saved the victory with a fantastic block on the Felipe header.”

With numerous absentees, Juve were transformed into what appeared to be a 4-4-2 shape.

“I would like the team to be able to transform system during the match, depending on how the opposition is set out and at different times of the game. If they manage to do that, even without their Coach telling them to, it’ll mean they’ve reached a level of maturity to take on any team.

“We work on how to occupy the spaces, reading the game and doing the opposite of what the opponent does. We changed things in the second half and took away the reference points from Udinese.

“It was decidedly better than the first half, we moved between the lines and created many more chances. We should’ve scored a third goal.

“We were with 4-4-2 without the ball, moving to 3-5-2 in possession.”

The Bianconeri are now five points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Did Allegri watch Roma’s 3-1 victory away to Napoli this afternoon?

“It was a very entertaining game with a lot of quality. Roma had a very good performance, but I don’t believe Napoli were any less impressive on the day.

“Juventus have won seven out of eight games in Serie A and it’s always tricky to win after a break for international duty, especially against this Udinese.”

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Socrates · October 16, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus win to extend lead atop

Serie A while Roma beat Napoli

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Oct 15, 2016

Juventus extended their lead at the summit of Serie A to five points with a 2-1 win at home to Udinese on Saturday.

Paulo Dybala's set-piece double saw Juventus come from behind to seal a fourth straight league victory.

Udinese, with former Juventus boss Luigi Delneri in charge for the first time, went ahead through Jakub Jankto's strike, although Gianluigi Buffon should have saved his 20-yard shot.

Dybala equalised before half-time with a superb free kick and calmly tucked away a penalty early in the second half.

A counter-attacking masterclass saw Roma earn a 3-1 victory against Napoli at Stadio San Paolo.

Napoli dominated the opening 45 minutes, testing Wojciech Szczesny on numerous occasions but could not break the deadlock before Edin Dzeko gave the visitors the lead just before the break.

Dzeko doubled Roma's lead shortly after the interval before Kalidou Koulibaly headed home to give the hosts a lifeline with over half an hour of play remaining.

But Mohamed Salah sealed the win for Roma with five minutes left as he coolly slotted in off the post at the end of another superb counter-attack.

Struggling Pescara scored an own goal, had a man sent off and missed a penalty in their 1-1 draw at home to Sampdoria.

The hosts went behind in the 12th minute when Hugo Campagnaro nodded a cross into his own net, but the Argentine defender made amends by heading the equaliser 11 minutes later.

Pescara lost Andrea Coda to a second yellow card in the 45th minute, but had a chance to go in front from the spot six minutes after the break. Gianluca Caprari, though, could only fire his effort straight at Emiliano Viviano.

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Socrates · October 17, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri:

Titles are won with games like this

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Oct 15, 2016

Massimiliano Allegri said "Scudetti are won via games like this" after Juventus fought back from a goal down to defeat Udinese 2-1 on Saturday.

The visitors had taken a surprise lead through Jakub Jankto in Turin, only for Paulo Dybala to put the five-time defending champions back in control with a free kick followed by a penalty.

Allegri hailed his team's resilience but added that the match was made more difficult by the sudden illness of Miralem Pjanic.

"It was a very complicated match, which we made even more complicated, because we should've taken chances better," Allegri told Sky Sport Italia.

"We lost a player every day, including two this morning, but Scudetti are won via games like this and we approached it the right way.

"I haven't thought about Tuesday's match [at Lyon] yet. Miralem Pjanic was meant to play today, but felt ill this morning, so I had to make changes."

In addition to Pjanic's absence, Juventus were also without Sami Khedira and Claudio Marchisio, who are now fit enough to make the bench but did not feature on Saturday.

Allegri said the changes forced his squad to use two different formations, depending on whether they were in control of the ball.

"I would like the team to be able to transform system during the match, depending on how the opposition is set out and at different times of the game," he said.

"If they manage to do that, even without their coach telling them to, it'll mean they've reached a level of maturity to take on any team.

"We work on how to occupy the spaces, reading the game and doing the opposite of what the opponent does. We changed things in the second half and took away the reference points from Udinese.

"It was decidedly better than the first half, we moved between the lines and created many more chances. We should've scored a third goal.

"We were with 4-4-2 without the ball, moving to 3-5-2 in possession."

Allegri also said he was not worried about the form of Gigi Buffon, who had a howler while playing for Italy against Spain last week, after the goalkeeper failed to stop Jankto's low shot.

"Absolutely not. Gigi plays 50 games per year, he can make half a mistake every now and then," Allegri said. "Let's just say he helped spark us into life with the opening Udinese goal. He then saved the victory with a fantastic block on the Felipe header."

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Socrates · October 17, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Allegri: Buffon error woke Juve up

After the veteran goalkeeper gave the Bianconeri a scare against Udinese, his coach

affirmed that he did it deliberately to inject some urgency into the side.

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Massimiliano Allegri joked that Gianluigi Buffon only made his first-half error against Udinese to wake Juventus up as they went on to win 2-1 in Serie A.

Buffon was criticised in some quarters after his mistake allowed Spain to score against Italy in World Cup qualifying last week, and the veteran goalkeeper conceded another howler in Turin.

But Paulo Dybala's double was enough for Italian champions Juve to fight back and take all three points - with Allegri jesting that they needed Buffon's wake-up call.

"Buffon's error does not bother me," he told Sky Italia. "He played 50 games a year ago.

"Tonight he wanted to create that difficulty to wake us up, but then he made an unbelievable save on the header from Felipe."

And Allegri added that this was an important win against a good Udinese side.

"We did not play well in the first half," he told Mediaset Premium. "In the second half, after we made it 2-1, we could have scored again.

"We have suffered in the final stages, with even a little tiredness. Udinese put us on the ropes a little.

"To win the title, we have to win these matches."

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Socrates · October 17, 2016

JUVENTUS - UDINESE

2-1-

Jakub Jankto 30'

Paulo Dybala 43'

Paulo Dybala 51' (penalty)

MATCHDAY 8

Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - 08:45 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Arbitro: Claudio Gavillucci

Benatia: 'Allegri like Guardiola'

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Oct 15, 2016

Medhi Benatia said Max Allegri “asks many of the same things” of Juventus that Pep Guardiola did at Bayern Munich.

The defender spoke to Sky Sport Italia after a 2-1 victory over Udinese, making his comeback from injury.

“We wanted to win and certainly could’ve done better in the first half, but we made some changes during the break and there was a vast improvement.

“I recovered physically thanks to the medical staff, though by the end I was dead tired.”

Morocco international Benatia is on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to buy at the end of the season.

“Allegri asks many of the same things from us that Guardiola did at Bayern. Both Coaches want you to always take an attacking approach and command the initiative.

“If it’s 0-0 on home turf, you have to take risks to break through. Allegri is a guarantee for us and I’m very happy here.”

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