(ANSA) - Turin, February 21 - Leonardo Bonucci will accept
being left out of the Juventus squad in its Champions League
last 16 first leg at Porto for disciplinary reasons, captain
Gianluigi Buffon said Tuesday.
"Leo personifies the Juve style," said Buffon.
Bonucci is set to be omitted following a well-publicised row
with manager Massimiliano Allegri.
Allegri later confirmed that Bonucci would follow the Porto
clash from the stands.
The experienced Italy defender was involved in a furious
bust-up with Allegri in the aftermath of the Serie A champs and
leaders' 4-1 victory over Palermo at Juventus Stadium on
February 17.
"Shut up, dickhead! F*** off!" Allegri is reported to have
yelled at Bonucci after the game.
The Juventus manager has since played down the
"misunderstanding" but, according to reports in Italy, the
fall-out is far from over yet.
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Italy defender had bust-up with Allegri after Palermo game