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Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus ‘deserved to take the lead’ in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Sporting CP, but ‘if we continue with this spirit, we will win many games.’

Dusan Vlahovic reveals he felt ‘a twinge in the flexor’ so he was forced to be subbed off against Sporting CP, in a 1-1 draw that makes the Old Lady ‘absolutely not happy.’

Teun Koopmeiners reveals he spoke to Juventus directors and Luciano Spalletti about his role and highlights the ‘positive spirit’ in the dressing room under the new coach.

Liverpool picked up a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League tonight, and Andrew Robertson was very impressive for the home team.

[caption id="attachment_1271938" align="alignnone" width="612"] LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04:Jordan Ayew of Leicester City[/caption]Jordan Ayew scored his second goal of the season to help Leicester City to a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough in the English Championship.The veteran forward converted from the spot at the stroke of half time to end the Foxes back-to-back defeats in the league.Having started the game brightly, the former Premier League champions ended the half with a deserving lead through the Ghana captain.However, an injury-time strike from defender Luke Ayling secured a valuable point for Middlesbrough at King Power.Ayew, who has come under criticisms following Leicester's poor run, has now scored two goals in 13 games.The draw has seen Leicester further drop on the table, falling to 13th with 18 points after 14 matches.Meanwhile, his compatriot, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku lasted 85 minutes of the game and was replaced by Stephy Mavididi.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Liverpool picked up a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League tonight, and Conor Bradley produced a strong defensive performance. 

Dusan Vlahovic was the best Juventus player in a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP on Tuesday.

Dusan Vlahovic cancelled out the early Maximiliano Araujo goal, but it was not enough for Juventus to get their first Champions League victory after Luciano Spalletti’s arrival.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Dusan Vlahovic. 

Former Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam is quite critical of the Partenopei after a 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, warning that they won’t advance to the next stage if they don’t create more in attack.

Antonio Conte feels Eintracht Frankfurt ‘learned the Italian Catenaccio’ as the Germans held Napoli to a 0-0 Champions League draw at the Stadio Maradona.

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Manuel Locatelli insists ‘everything is fine’ with Luciano Spalletti, as they share the same objectives at Juventus ahead of tonight’s must-win game with Sporting CP.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been heavily linked with a move away from the club in recent months.