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Massimiliano Allegri Says Juventus Are Not Champions League 'Super-Favourites'

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has played down Juventus' status as favourites for the UEFA Champions League title this year, while also providing a number of injury updates and talking about Paulo Dybala's transition to a new role.

The tactician faced the press ahead of Wednesday's Copa Italia match against Atalanta and said Mario Mandzukic could make his return from injury. Andrea Barzagli, Juan Cuadrado and Leonardo Bonucci are out injured, but the latter's setback may not be as bad as initially feared, per Football Italia.

ROME, ITALY - JANUARY 27:  Paulo Dybala of Juventus during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on January 27, 2019 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

He then turned his attention to Dybala and the Champions League::

"Dybala?