Buffon compares Juventus’ loss of Yıldız, Thuram and Locatelli to Italy dropping legends

Gianluigi Buffon has compared Juventus’ loss of Kenan Yıldız, Marcus Thuram and Manuel Locatelli to Italy leaving him, Alessandro Nesta and Andrea Pirlo out of the national squad.

The legendary Italy goalkeeper was speaking about Juventus’ difficult start to the season after the Turin club suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat by Lazio in their latest match.

After seven rounds of the Italian championship, Luciano Spalletti’s side are eighth in the table with 11 points.

Juventus are eight points behind leaders Inter.

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