Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has come to denied reports suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to start Sunday’sclash against Udinese, which ended 2-2. There is speculation that the player told Allegri that he did not want to be included in the starting line-up for the game.
Ronaldo, who is seeking an exit from the Italian side this summer, has denied the claims. However, he has insisted that it was his decision to name Ronaldo among the substitutes. Allegri said: “Ronaldo is feeling well. I had talked to him before the game, telling him he would start on the bench. He made himself available. He did well when he entered the pitch.”
The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player entered the field in the 60th minute of the game and thought that he had scored a stoppage-time winner, but it was ruled out for offside. The 36-year-old, who still has one year left to run on his contract in Turin, has been linked with moves to Manchester City, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as well.