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Juventus coach Conte dismisses Anelka retirement rumours

Juventus coach Antonio Conte says former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is as motivated as ever.

Anelka missed the Pescara game due to 'a family matter' and is now out of the squad against Bayern Munich, fuelling reports of an early exit.

"Anelka had a calf problem ahead of the Pescara match. He never gave me the impression that he has given up."

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