Andrea Pirlo included in Juventus's squad for Monaco match

Andrea Pirlo, he of the glorious beard and even better passing vision, is back.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has included the mythical midfielder in the club's 23-man squad for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Monaco on Tuesday, noting that the 35-year-old has recovered from a calf injury that has kept him on the shelf since February.

Pirlo has not played since suffering the aforementioned ailment in the opening leg of the club's round-of-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund.

The latter comment suggests that Pirlo will start Tuesday's contest at the Juventus Stadium, as Allegri is expected to utilize a 4-3-1-2 formation that will see Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci occupy the two center-back positions - leaving Barzagli on the bench.