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Leonardo Bonucci ‘fined by Juventus’ after following in footsteps of Paulo Dybala and Patrice Evra in clashing with Max Allegri

Old Lady boss, who is linked with Arsenal job, set to take action against Italy defender after touchline argument

Leonardo Bonucci is not the first Juventus player to clash with Max Allegri

LEONARDO BONUCCI will face a fine from Juventus after becoming the latest player to clash with manager Max Allegri.

The defender could be seen arguing back to his boss during the 4-1 victory over Palermo — and, at full-time, ran straight down the tunnel.

 Leonardo Bonucci clashed with his manager during Juventus' win over Palermo
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Leonardo Bonucci clashed with his manager during Juventus' win over PalermoCredit: Getty Images

Allegri - who has been strongly linked with the Arsenal job - has a history of falling out with star names in his time with the Old Lady.


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Paulo Dybala publicly snubbed his manager’s outstretched arm after being substituted during a 2-0 win at Sassuolo.

While a clash with Patrice Evra following defeat to AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup led to a January departure for the Frenchman.

 Leonardo Bonucci ran straight down tunnel at full-time of Palermo clash
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Leonardo Bonucci ran straight down tunnel at full-time of Palermo clashCredit: Getty Images

 

Following the incident with Bonucci, the Bianconeri manager had said: “These things happen. There was a misunderstanding, but it’s no issue, these things happen."

And despite the boss playing the incident down, , report Juventus will take action.

 Leonardo Bonucci is not the first Juventus player to clash with Max Allegri
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Leonardo Bonucci is not the first Juventus player to clash with Max AllegriCredit: Getty Images
 Max Allegri could leave Juventus in the summer after three seasons at club
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Max Allegri could leave Juventus in the summer after three seasons at clubCredit: Getty Images

Allegri has enjoyed incredible success since replacing Antonio Conte as Juventus manager — winning two Serie A titles in first two seasons and likely to add another at the end of this campaign.

While he also won the Coppa Italia — the Turin giants’ first since 1995 — in both seasons and, again, could add another.

However, he is reported to have fallen out with a number of senior players, and many expect him to move in the summer.

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