Juventus coach Max Allegri defended his team selection for defeat to Torino.

Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and Carlos Tevez were all rested by Allegri.

"I don't think that's an excuse for our defeat. We just needed patience and there was no need to push so hard to break Toro down when we were in front. We should've invited them forward.

"When you play every three days, it's important to keep the ball and preserve energy. If you are in the lead and have the ball, then the chances create themselves.

"What really irritates me is that we conceded two goals today, having conceded only one in the previous games.

"We didn't deserve to lose, but then earlier this season we didn't play as well and scored at the 91st minute, so football can be inexplicable."