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Barzagli insists Juventus can handle Bonucci departure

Juventus veteran Andrea Barzagli insists Leonardo Bonucci's departure can be handled.

Bonucci left Juve for AC Milan this summer.

"The two players who left were important," Barzagli told Premium Sport, also referring to Dani Alves.

“Among other things Bonucci spent seven years at Juve and was very important.

“In a squad though there are 23 players and 11 go on the field, no-one has ever destabilised or made the difference, except [Diego] Maradona or maybe Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

“One or two players can't shift the balance, the new players and the veterans have to come back with the right mind to tackle the league again."

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