Former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic says Max Allegri should be backed next season.

Allegri is under pressure with Juve struggling for consistency this season.

Former Juve midfielder Pjanic told Il Corriere dello Sport: “He returned to Juve, and I know this for sure, he was 99% about to join Real Madrid. For him Juve is very important.

“Everything that happened at the club had an impact on the choices and performances of the team, which is why it seems impossible to blame Max for a performance that isn't always exhilarating.

“Allegri remains Allegri, one of the most successful and many clubs would like him on the bench. He has done his best up to this point and I don't think it's his fault if there have been some negative periods. In recent years he has lost important players."