Allegri rules out Chiesa and Pogba's return against Empoli

The return of Chiesa and Pogba is getting closer and closer, and with them the Juventus that Allegri has spoken so much about in press conferences at the start of the campaign: "The complete Juve".

Both, with long-term injuries, are already partially or fully training with the group, so there has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks about their possible presence in the squad list for the match against Empoli.

However, Allegri assured the pre-match press conference that neither of them will be present: "Chiesa and Pogba will still be unavailable. Chiesa has progressed and a friendly match will be organised for him on Saturday morning. Paul has only partially done a few things with the team.

In addition, the coach will be without Argentinian Angel Di Maria, who was injured against Israeli side Maccabi Haifa, and Brazilian Gleison Bremer, who was injured against Torino.

The 'Vecchia Signora', eighth in Serie A, need points to keep up the good run of form from the win in the Turin derby and continue to close the gap on the league leaders.