Massimiliano Allegri has spoken out on Cristiano’s Ballon d’Or and Paulo Dybala

Juventus host SPAL at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday hoping to open up a nine-point lead at the top of Serie A. Massimiliano Allegri's side are unbeaten in the league, dropping just two points in the campaign so far. Ahead of the game Juventus boss, Allegri has spoken out to the press. Italian media recently reported that Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will miss out on the Ballon d’Or podium. Juventus boss insists he knows nothing about trophy: “I don't know anything about the Ballon d'Or nominations, but for all Cristiano has done he would deserve it." Paulo Dybala impressed on Friday as Argentina downed Mexico 2-0. And Allegri is happy for him. “He is doing well. He's in great physical and mental shape and he can keep growing. He plays his best when he is playing deeper. He is able to influence the game and finish chances created by his teammates," said the boss. However, the Argentina international could start from the bench. “Dybala arrived back on Thursday and he came back a bit tired, tomorrow he could start from the bench. Mario  Mandzukic and Cristiano will definitely play," Allegri confirmed. Allegri is confident Mandzukic, Ronaldo and Dybala have a good understanding. “Mario Mandzukic and Cristiano have a good understanding, even when they play as a three with Dybala. The team expresses themselves well, there is more attention to detail and Cristiano has brought a lot of competitiveness into training."

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