TACTICS

Allegri has stuck with the 3-5-2 introduced by previous boss Conte and he can now partner Higuain with Dybala in a fine all-Argentinian attack. Pjanic will replace the injured Claudio Marchisio as the deep-lying playmaker, though he can also be effective further forward. Alves offers attacking bite to the defence, while other new signings, such as Pjaca and Benatia, will strengthen the subs’ bench.