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Higuain challenged by Juventus boss Allegri following Argentina snub

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has urged Gonzalo Higuain to prove a point to Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli by rediscovering top form at club level.

The 68-time international was left out of the Albiceleste's squad for next month's final round of World Cup qualifiers despite the uncertainty surrounding their qualification chances.

Higuain, who has netted twice in three Serie A matches this term, came in for criticism from Allegri for letting "his head drop" in the midweek Champions League loss at Barcelona.

And the Bianconeri boss wants his star striker to prove his mettle against Sassuolo on Sunday.