Juventus coach Max Allegri has explained axing Paulo Dybala for victory over Bologna.

Miralem Pjanic, Mario Mandzukic and Blaise Matuidi scored in Juve's 3-0 win.

Allegri said, "The improved defensive record is thanks to everyone working together. Dybala came on today and did well, but there are moments when a player just isn't at his best and luck isn't on his side.

“I have important players, it's motivating to have competition for places. Of course every player is annoyed when he's on the bench, the important thing is to react. Football is a team sport, you have to take away the I and rely only on the We.

“Paulo's talent is beyond doubt, but he also needs to be in good physical and psychological shape."

Allegri also claimed comparisons with Lionel Messi were hurting the Argentine.

"I don't think the media helped by making these comparisons that are frankly damaging. You do it often to young players, they have a couple of good games and are called world-beaters, it's not healthy.

“When I said it was unlikely Dybala could keep up that early season scoring record, I meant it. The team is in solid form right now, some players are in better shape than others, we could change going forward and use different characteristics."