Juventus coach Max Allegri admits his experiment with Emre Can didn't work for victory over Lazio.

Can own goal had Lazio 1-0 ahead.

However, substitute Joao Cancelo scored the equaliser and then earned the penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo for a 2-1 Juve win.

Allegri said, “The introduction of Federico Bernardeschi and Cancelo made us more organised. It was a difficult match, but I've been at Juventus for five years and have never had an easy ride at the Olimpico against Lazio, so it wasn't a surprise.

“It's my responsibility, as I tried to play with Emre Can in front of the defence and that was a mistake. He doesn't have the right timing yet, so I put him in a very difficult position. I put Bentancur there instead and it went better.

“Those who come off the bench are essential. I was sad to leave Bernardeschi out initially, but we have a big game coming up against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday.

“The Lazio pressing game caused us problems, especially because our own passing was so misplaced. It felt like we were all wearing different jerseys in the first half, because we couldn't pass to a teammate. We adjusted some things and were more orderly, so finished the game on a high.

“We knew it was important to win after Napoli drew with Milan. I told the lads a win would be a step forward, even if we didn't play that well."