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Ronaldo ruled out for Juventus with thigh injury as Pirlo prepares to start Dybala

Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Juventus' meeting with Atalanta on Sunday with a thigh injury.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been unable to play a full part in training over recent days and will not be risked in a Serie A clash between two top-four chasing sides.

Andrea Pirlo does have plenty of alternatives at his disposal, though, and is planning on handing a starting berth to Paulo Dybala - who has not figured from the off for Juve since January 10 due to a knee problem.

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