Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has described Paulo Dybala as “one of the best players out there” ahead of restoring him to the starting line-up for tonight’s Serie A clash with Frosinone.
Having netted 22 times last season, Dybala has registered just two league goals so far this term, failing to score in his last 10 appearances across all competitions.
He came off the bench late on in the 3-0 win at Sassuolo last time out, having been an unused substitute for the 3-3 draw with Parma the previous weekend.
Allegri confirmed this week Dybala would start at the Allianz Stadium alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 18 league goals since his summer switch from Real Madrid.
“Paulo has impressive numbers in the Juventus shirt: he has played 168 games scoring 74 goals,” Allegri said.
“There may be a period where he scores fewer goals but he’s one of the best players out there.
“This year he has different players at his side to challenge him, but he is crucial for us.”
Juventus vs Frosinone live stream – how to watch
The Serie A fixture kicks off at 7.30pm tonight.
There is no live television coverage of the match in the UK.
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Juventus team news vs Frosinone
Allegri revealed Leonardo Bonucci would play in the top-against-second-bottom clash after missing the last three games.
Fellow defender Giorgio Chiellini, out for the last two, may also feature although midfielder Blaise Matuidi looks set to miss out.
Allegri, quoted on Juventus’ official website, said: “(Wojciech) Szczesny will be between the posts, with Bonucci in defence. Chiellini will be a doubt but if he has the chance he will play.
“(Andrea) Barzagli has been out for a while so he is unlikely to play. (Daniele) Rugani trained separately and had a little discomfort so he will be evaluated. If he does not recover, (Martin) Caceres will play.
“The wide positions will be played between (Leonardo) Spinazzola, (Mattia) De Sciglio and (Joao) Cancelo.
“In the midfield, I still have to decide however Matuidi will most likely be out. Dybala and Ronaldo will be in attack.”