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Allegri sees value in Neto debut against Frosinone

Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto will make his Juventus debut against Frosinone in Serie A on Wednesday.

Coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed at a pre-match press conference that he will rest Gianluigi Buffon for the game and give Neto, who joined from Fiorentina in July, a run out.

"I've got plenty of options for the Frosinone match and could also rest a few players," Allegri said.

"The only player I will rest with certainty is Buffon – Neto will play."

"Games against Genoa are always physical affairs. We did well to come away with a win from a tough venue," Allegri said.

"Mandzukic didn't feel any pain during the game. It was muscle fatigue that led to his injury.

"I need to check on Morata's condition. If he's available I'll have three strikers at my disposal."

"Our first aim of this season is reaching the Champions League knockout stages," he added. "We took our first step towards that in Manchester.

"Inter's start hasn't surprised me. They're a solid outfit with dangerous individuals."