Allegri ponders resting Pogba, Dybala against Inter

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has hinted at resting Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala in today’s Coppa Italia encounter with Inter. France midfielder Pogba and Argentina forward Dybala have been key figures for the reigning Serie A champions this campaign, but Allegri could bench them for the first leg of the semi-final tie in Turin in order to keep his star men fresh.

“Pogba sat out against Udinese, I’ll weigh up his inclusion seeing as Kwadwo Asamoah is in good shape,” Allegri said at a media conference. “Dybala? Players don’t have to play every game. It’s important we all reach the end of the season in good shape.” Midfielder Claudio Marchisio a n d defender Leonardo Bonucci may also be rested, while Sami Khedira and Simone Zaza will not feature.