Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo admits the pressure of the job is already reaching him.

Pirlo is still in his first months as coach.

He said, “It's definitely more stressful in the dugout because on the pitch I could decide what I wanted to do with the ball.

“From the dugout I can manage, but it's other people that are interpreting their role, that are playing the matches, so it's a bit tougher as a coach.

“When I was playing, I had a certain style which meant I could be involved in certain situations and be decisive in certain situations on the pitch.

“Now, I have to do that on my own from the touchline."

Juventus have made some big changes in the squad this summer and Pirlo believes he has been able to replace some of the ageing stars with young talent.

“They are young players with great quality and with great prospects of improvement," Pirlo. “So, when a cycle of certain players comes to an end, it's only right to start over with young players.

“Luckily, we were able to bring in these lads, and with time let's hope they can develop and become top players like the ones from a few years ago."

Pirlo loves working with the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and said the 35-year-old has demonstrates a youthful 'passion to play football'.

“I'm happy to have this icon of world football, to see him every day, to have him at my disposal, to see him train, to see him play.

“It's an enormous pleasure for me, and for the whole team. He's someone who works the same now, at 35, as he did as a young lad, with the same passion to play football every day.

“He's an example for all of us."