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Tuchel confirms Buffon is set to be benched

Tuchel confirms Buffon is set to be benched

Paris Saint-Germain Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that summer signing Gianluigi Buffon will be benched for the upcoming games to make room for Alphonse Areola.

Buffon joined PSG from Juventus on a free transfer this past summer after his contract at the Old Lady had run out and he had decided against penning an extension at the club.

During a recent press-conference, Tuchel told that Buffon will be benched for upcoming few games to provide more opportunities to Alphonse Areola. He said: "Buffon? I do not like sending him on the bench, but Areola also needs to find a rhythm.

"Gigi has played three excellent matches, transmitting great personality, but I must also give a chance to Areola to get the rhythm back. Then we will see ".

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