Leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench was my choice, not player's decision, says Massimiliano Allegri

While it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo asked to be benched in Juventus' match against Udinese, coach Massimiliano Allegri said that it was his decision to use the Portuguese captain as a substitute.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said it was his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench at the start of his side's 2-2 draw at Udinese, and not the player's choice as reported by Italian media on Sunday. Sky Italia said that Ronaldo had asked to be on the bench for Juve's Serie A season opener in Udine in order to preserve his fitness as he looks to secure a move away from the club.