Tuesday 19 February 2019 20:09, UK
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri says Paulo Dybala will start Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, but Sami Khedira has been ruled out because of an injury.
Allegri did not disclose any details on Khedira's injury, saying the club would later issue a statement on his condition. The coach said Khedira stayed in Italy to undergo tests.
The Juve boss started his news conference on Tuesday by announcing that Dybala would be in the starting line-up for the first leg at Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
"Tomorrow, Paulo plays and I think he can give us a lot," Allegri said. "We need his technique and style of play, and if you're in good condition like he is then it is right that you play.
"Khedira is out and he is an important player for us with good international pedigree."
Allegri did not reveal the rest of the starting line-up, although Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be playing in his first game in Madrid since joining Juventus from Real Madrid last summer.
"To win, you have to work hard and have a little bit of luck, because the Champions League is like that," Allegri added.
"Having Ronaldo is definitely an advantage because, in the last 10 years, the top scorers of the tournament were him and Messi, but the team must put in a good performance.
"With Ronaldo - the best in the world, you have more chances to win, but it's not a guarantee."
