Dybala happy to repay Allegri faith

Paulo Dybala was a happy man after he inspired
Juventus to victory over Atalanta on Sunday.

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala did not feel his impressive
display against Atalanta proved a point over his playing time
this season, stating he has always had the backing of coach
Massimiliano Allegri.

Dybala scored one and assisted another in Sunday's 2-0 win at
the Juventus Stadium as the champions found their goalscoring
touch after back-to-back goalless stalemates with Inter and
Borussia Monchengladbach.

Juve boss Allegri had come in for criticism for not using the
former Palermo man enough this season, but after the game the
21-year-old told Mediaset Premium: "I talk to my team-mates
and don't read what is written in the newspapers. I’d like to
thank the fans for their affection.

"I'm happy, we put in a great performance and kept the ball
throughout. It's a deserved victory.

"I've got the full backing of my boss and team-mates. When I
play I always give everything I’ve got."

Allegri was angered by Juve's decisions in the final third during
the midweek Champions League draw with
Monchengladbach but, having returned to winning ways, was
pleased with what he saw on Sunday.

"It was a good game from the lads, we kept a clean sheet and
played some decent stuff in patches," he said.

"Dybala must operate between the lines. He's young and needs
to improve but has what it takes to be a top player."