Juventus coach Max Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d'Or.

Allegri was speaking ahead of Juve's game with SPAL.

He said, “Ronaldo's fine. I don't know anything about this Ballon d'Or thing, even if he deserves it. Dybala? His goal for Argentina will have given him confidence.

“He came back on Thursday and did some light work, but tomorrow he could start from the bench.

“Ronaldo and Mandzukic will play. They have a good chemistry, like everyone behind them.

“Paulo and Ronaldo have played less together, but they'll refine their understanding in time."