There Are No Dybala And Bonucci Names In The Juventus Squad To Face Porto

Paulo Dybala and Andrea Pirlo (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Paulo Dybala and Leonardo Bonucci are confirmed to be absent when Juventus face Porto in the Champions League last 16 first leg. This was conveyed by coach Andrea Pirlo.

Pirlo also announced via his online press conference that Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey will return to the squad for Wednesday's match, February 17 in Portugal.

"Ramsey can be taken. Dybala is not ready and Bonucci is out," Pirlo said.

Juventus had previously announced that Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado would miss the match with a hamstring injury.

Argentine Dybala, who has been sidelined since mid-January with a knee problem, has returned to training but is "not ready to play," said Pirlo.

"We missed Dybala's goals a little bit and we cannot be strengthened by him often, we hope he can continue (his recovery) and he will come back like a new signing," said the coach.

According to Pirlo, Bonucci felt a little out of shape last week, and the player now has another minor problem and cannot play.

Both Dybala and Bonucci will join the squad to fly to Portugal, "because they all want to be close as a team," concluded Pirlo.