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Virus-free Ronaldo won't start for Juve against Spezia, Pirlo confirms

Cristiano Ronaldo will be included in Juventus' squad for the Serie A match against Spezia on Sunday, but is unlikely to start, coach Andrea Pirlo says.

The attacker has not played for the Italian champions since they drew 2-2 with Roma in late September, having tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Portugal.

Juventus confirmed on Friday that the 35-year-old returned a negative test and has been cleared to feature in the clash with the Ligurian side, but Pirlo does not expect him to play the full 90 minutes.