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The English manager has backed the Spaniard to head to Italy and prove what he can do in a more defensive leagueManchester City manager Pep Guardiola is primed to challenge himself in Serie A with Juventus next season, according to former England boss Sam Allardyce. Despite having a further season on his current contract at the Etihad, Guardiola's future in Manchester has been cast in doubt after City were banned from the Champions League until 2022. The Spaniard has always made the competition a priority, with speculation now suggesting a move to Italian giants Juve is very much on the cards. Editors' PicksAllardyce believes the move is a possibility and highlighted Guardiola's determination to prove his managerial worth in a number of countries makes the switch a suitable one. “I think so. If you look at Pep, we were all surprised he left Barcelona," Allardyce said via the Mirror.“He’s a Barcelona man, he’s born and bred and he has been through the playing days and …