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Allegri rules Dybala out of Milan clash

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed Paulo Dybala will not be fit to face AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday as the Argentine forward continues his recovery from a thigh strain.

Dybala picked up the problem in Juve's 4-1 derby win at Torino on March 20 and, although the 20-year-old has resumed training, the trip to San Siro will arrive too soon for him to be involved.

"This team has some important technical values, recognized by all," he said of the Rossoneri, who are without a win in four Serie A matches. 

"Milan is a good team, do not talk of a crisis. They are in the Coppa Italia final and [will] fight for Europe... it's up to us to produce a great performance."

Conte, the Italy coach, will move to Stamford Bridge after his country's involvement in Euro 2016 ends, with Allegri wishing his compatriot and colleague well.

"Envy is not part of my character," he said.

"Conte will do well abroad and before that I hope he will do well with the national team. Italian coaches ... are generally very well prepared [to succeed]."

"I was there for three-and-a-half years, it comes down to personal relationships as well as professional. The same will be true for Juve, when I leave."