Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt laughed off rumours of being put on a low-carbohydrate diet at the request of head coach Maurizio Sarri.
De Ligt has endured a tricky start to life at Serie A champions Juve since his arrival from Eredivisie holders Ajax in the off-season.
The 20-year-old has shown signs of improvement in Turin, where the Netherlands centre-back has started to form a promising partnership with veteran Leonardo Bonucci following Giorgio Chiellini's serious knee injury.
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De Ligt was asked about speculation that Sarri put him on a special diet amid fears over his weight and he told Nu.