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Juventus coach Allegri confirms Dybala dropped for Bologna clash: Nedved wasn't criticising

Juventus coach Max Allegri says Paulo Dybala is dropped for Sunday's game with Bologna.

The Bianconeri make the trip without injured Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Juan Cuadrado, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Benedikt Howedes.

“Everyone worked well in training and now we need to win tomorrow in Bologna," said Allegri in his Press conference.

“It's unlikely that Dybala will start. He is available, I have to decide whether to play with two or three midfielders, but then everyone is up for debate. Perhaps he made everyone too accustomed to the good life."

Juventus director Pavel Nedved advised Dybala to separate his personal life from the professional amid reports of a split with his girlfriend and legal action with sponsors.

“This is just advice from someone who has great experience, it wasn't criticism. Everyone has to deal with a private life and a career, that's what being a professional is all about. I am a Coach, not a guard dog. I told him to work hard and concentrate, as that is the best medicine.

“Paulo is an extraordinary lad, he's almost 24 years old and can still improve a great deal. He is not in the best physical shape and hasn't scored a goal for a while, but everyone goes through periods like that, including Mario Mandzukic and Gonzalo Higuain."

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