The France international has been in sensational form of late for the Bianconeri but could be rested for the midweek trip to the Ennio Tardini
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he could bench Paul Pogba for Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final at Parma.
The Frenchman has been in sublime form for the Serie A champions this campaign, scoring eight goals in 15 appearances in all competitions, yet Allegri is ready to rest the dynamic midfielder in order to ensure he's fresh for more important encounters.
"On Wednesday, I'll decide whether Pogba is named in the starting line-up or on the bench," the Bianconeri boss said at a press conference.
"We need to be ready for Wednesday and go out determined to reach the next round of the Coppa Italia. We'll send out the best team to win the game.
"Parma are having a tough moment but they will be determined to get through to the semi-final. We can't underestimate them.
"Parma have put in some good displays recently. Let's not forget that they've also beaten Inter and Fiorentina."
Allegri then went on to reveal that top scorer Carlos Tevez will miss the game against Parma, although midfielders Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal are both available.
"Pirlo has trained, has recovered and will be in the squad," he confirmed.
"I took Vidal off on Sunday because he was on a yellow card, his substitution was a precaution."
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