Juve must learn to win without Ronaldo, insists Pirlo
Ronaldo was rested as Juve produced another below-par performance in their 1-1 draw away to Benevento.
Alvaro Morata’s 21st-minute opener was cancelled out by Benevento’s Gaetano Letizia on the stroke of half-time, before the former was sent off at the death.
Juve are three points adrift of leaders Milan and Pirlo urged his side to improve in the absence of Ronaldo – who has scored eight goals in five Serie A appearances this season.
“Ronaldo is a very important player, not only for us,” Pirlo told reporters post-match.
“He was for Real Madrid and for previous Juventus.
