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sport">Andrea Pirlo is patient with the defender. Although Giorgio Chiellini is missing due to a muscle injury and the availability of Leonardo Bonucci is also uncertain, the Italian coach is not willing to take risks with De Ligt.
sport">“I have not yet received an agreement from the doctors for the use of Matthijs,” Pirlo said on Tuesday during the anticipated press conference. “He and Chiellini are not taking part against FC Barcelona anyway. We will make a final decision about Bonucci on Wednesday ”
Juventus-trainer Andrea Pirlo.
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sport">At the moment, Merih Demiral is the only fit center-back in the Juventus selection. De Ligt last played for Juventus in July. He is now partly training with the group again. He may be able to make his return before the international match period in November.
sport">The duel with FC Barcelona had meant a reunion for De Ligt with his former teammate at Ajax Frenkie de Jong and former national coach Ronald Koeman.
Cristiano Ronaldo is infected with the corona virus.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
sport">There is still a big question mark behind the name of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star player has been at home with corona for weeks. He expects the result of a new test on Tuesday evening.
sport">“There is no other option than to wait for the test results,” said Pirlo. “If the test is negative, we can draw up a plan. But for now patience is the magic word. ”
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