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Juventus defender Bonucci: Don't blame Dybala for Lazio goal

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci insists no-one is blaming Paulo Dybala for Lazio's equaliser on Sunday.

Felipe Caicedo struck late on after a Lazio move started from Dybala coughing up possession.

Bonucci said: “It's not the fault of those who came in, [Paulo] Dybala and [Federico] Bernardeschi did the job they had to do.

“We lost a ball and four or five of us made mistakes.

“There was no indication that we were close to conceding a goal but if you're not 100% focused, you risk conceding goals. It must serve as a lesson."

Caicedo scored after rounding the Italian defender inside the Old Lady's box.

“How could I have defended him? He was good at turning around. In general we have to be less light.

"I got between the ball and the ball as they taught me, he was good at turning with his right foot. Surely I could do more, but you also have to recognize the merits of the opponents."

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