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Maurizio Sarri confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo absent from the Juventus exhibition match against Team K League in Seoul on Friday because of fatigue.
Ronaldo was an unused substitute as Juve drew 3-3, Sarri naming a relatively strong camp despite the absence of his star striker.
Matthijs de Ligt was included from the beginning, while Gonzalo Higuain and Mario Mandzukic Juve had to count on Blaise Matuidi's late header and a sensational shot by Matheus Pereira to save a draw.
And Sarri He revealed that he had talked with Andrea Agnelli, president of Juve and Ronaldo, before deciding not to use the 34-year-old.
"We have given space to some of the youngest people ready to intervene. Ronaldo was very tired, so we decided to rest him, "Sarri told a news conference.
"Ronaldo had to play, but he was not fit because of muscular fatigue, I spoke to Andrea and Ronaldo before the match and we concluded that it was better than that." ;he is resting."
Two of Juventus' three pre-season goals before Friday's shock were scored by Ronaldo, who should be able to play. in the next friendly match of the Bianconeri, against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm on August 10th.
"Now we have 10 days without games, so we can focus well prepare for the training"Concludes Sarri.
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