Juve link up at pre-season hotel

Pre-season preparations were taken up a gear on Sunday evening with the return of those Bianconeri involved in summer international duty.

Led by Paul Pogba, Andrea Barzagli and Daniele Rugani, the players checked in at the team hotel, where they will reside between training sessions.

Massimiliano Allegri’s men were given a warm welcoming by fans gathered by the entrance, who will have gone home happy with autographs signed and photos taken with their heroes.

Claudio Marchisio was the only absentee, as the midfielder overcomes a mild flu to be fit and ready to make the double workout tomorrow at Vinovo.