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Gianluigi Buffon has hailed Juventus' winning mentality and desire to keep fighting in the wake of their 1-0 win over Genoa on Sunday.

The experienced goalkeeper was delighted with his side's attitude against Genoa, while also taking the time to praise head coach Massimiliano Allegri

A single Carlos Tevez strike was enough for the title holders to bag the full three points, with the Argentine missing a spot kick as well, and Buffon was delighted with his side's outing after a tough Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund in midweek.

"Our toughest challenge was a psychological one, finding the energy to remain alert after Wednesday’s game," Buffon told reporters.

"Tiredness is an inevitable factor but our desire to keep fighting right until the end is proving the difference.

"Our winning mentality is the secret behind our ongoing success. Battling is the culture of this group, the club and our history.

"It’s part of our DNA and although we’d lost our way a bit, we were able to regain a winning mentality and conviction during these last three-and-a-half years."

The shot stopper then went on to praise head coach Massimiliano Allegri following his fine work at Juventus since his arrival last summer.

"The boss made one of the most courageous decisions someone in football could have made.

"Coming to a club like Juventus who had won three consecutive titles, implementing your own brand of football and still obtaining such results is something you can only take your hat off to."