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Allegri brands Juventus players 'dumb' for Super Cup defeat

Juventus coach Max Allegri branded his players "dumb" for defeat to Lazio in the Super Cup.

Lazio jumped to 2-0 up through a Ciro Immobile brace, but Paulo Dybala struck twice with a free kick and penalty to make it 2-2 at the 91st minute.

Just as extra time loomed, Jordan Lukaku pulled back for substitute Alessandro Murgia to tap in.

“Apart from the goal, where we were dumb, Lazio deserved it. They played better, we didn't play at all until the final 30 minutes and we need to reflect on that, to get our feet back on the ground," Allegri told Rai Sport.

“It's going to be a tough season and we need to understand that now. Lazio were sharp and quicker to the ball, the moment we had chances, we took them.

“We should've taken it to extra time, but regardless, Lazio did deserve it."

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