Nedved: ‘Juve not Ronaldo dependent’

Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved insists they are ‘not dependent’ on Cristiano Ronaldo, even if he is sorely missed.

The Champions League match with Dynamo Kiev kicks off at 20.00 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG.

CR7 returns to the starting XI, having been missed in the 1-1 draw at Benevento over the weekend.

Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved insists they are ‘not dependent’ on Cristiano Ronaldo, even if he is sorely missed.

The Champions League match with Dynamo Kiev kicks off at 20.00 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG.

CR7 returns to the starting XI, having been missed in the 1-1 draw at Benevento over the weekend.

“Ronaldo is about to score 750 goals in his career, but we are not dependent on him,” Nedved told Sky Sport Italia.

“Obviously, any team will miss a player of this level, especially the younger elements. His presence changes the character of the side, as does the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini or Gigi Buffon.”