Juventus coach Max Allegri insists it was his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

There's been claims Ronaldo requested he be benched on the day.

But Allegri says: "I spoke with him, he is fine, but seeing everyone's conditions I told him about starting on the bench to play the second half.

"He made himself available, he also scored a goal that was annulled ... We have to improve the condition, understand the moments.

"There are many games and we will have to manage all of them."