Allegri defends 'extraordinary' Dybala after Nedved criticism

Paolo Dybala is "extraordinary" and has huge potential, according to Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, who agrees with the club's vice-president Pavel Nedved that the forward needs to focus on his football.

Dybala has endured a difficult run of form after a flying start to the campaign, with the Argentina international scoring just twice since September.

Juve icon Nedved - winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2003 - told Dybala to resolve issues in his personal life and focus on performing on the pitch,after the 24-year-old was benched for the Derby d'Italia draw with Serie A leaders Inter.

Dybala has long been considered a future Ballon d'Or winner and Allegri, who suggested the striker could be a…