Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has explained holding back Adrien Rabiot.

For the 0-0 draw with Fiorentina, Blaise Matuidi was again picked instead of summer signing Rabiot.

Sarri explained: “Rabiot is a player of great quality, but he hasn't played a single competitive game in 2019. He arrived with such determination and sharpness, but when you haven't played for months, there's going to be a physical blowback from that. He is a very sensitive guy and so that physical reaction was something he also suffered with psychologically.

“We had five players at the Copa America and eight on the treatment table, so we have half the squad at a more advanced fitness level than the rest. It was a difficult situation to deal with and we needed some time to get them all in to acceptable levels, but the good news is that we tend to finish games strong.

“We're therefore lacking some sharpness, but the stamina remains."