Match-winner Gonzalo Higuain understands why Maurizio Sarri dropped him for Sunday's crucial Serie A clash with Inter and is glad to have made a telling impact from the bench in Juventus' 2-1 victory.
The 31-year-old was brought on just after the hour at San Siro after losing his place in the starting line-up to Paulo Dybala, who justified his selection for the top-of-the-table showdown by brilliantly opening the scoring in the fourth minute.
Lautaro Martinez levelled up from the penalty spot but Higuain proved to be the hero for Juve as he fired a low finish past Samir Handanovic to snatch three vital points late on.