Juventus chief Pavel Nedved has urged fans and pundits to consider Milos Krasic's workload over the last two years.
Having played in the World Cup and arrived at Juve from Russia, Krasic has not had a break in the last two years.
"The boy has received much criticism over recent months, but remember that he has practically never stopped for two consecutive years, and there may also be that he's suffered a dip due to fatigue," said Nedved.
"Milos is working well, and we look forward with confidence with him."