Juventus boss Thiago Motta has said that his side should improve collectively and individually after they were held to a late 1-1 draw by Lecce in Serie A.
The result was his side's third consecutive draw across all competitions, following on two goalless draws against Milan in the league and Aston Villa in the Champions League.
The Old Lady set a new club record for most Serie A draws in a single calendar year with their 18th stalemate of 2024 - surpassing the 17 they recorded in 1956.
"It's important to understand the moments in the matches," Motta told DAZN after the game.
"After taking the lead, we can improve certain aspects of the game, both collectively and individually."
Substitute Ante Rebic scored for Lecce in the 93rd minute, cancelling out an Andrea Cambiaso goal from earlier in the half.
Juventus, who are one of three teams still unbeaten in the big five European leagues with six wins and eight draws, are also the side that have drawn the most matches in those leagues.
"So far, in the league, we have got what we have deserved," Motta said.
"Sometimes we have played better than the opponent, other times the games have been more balanced. We are where we need to be."
Juventus' season has been hampered by injuries to key players, including Dusan Vlahovic, who has scored six goals this season, Nicolo Savona and Weston McKennie.
"We saw in the second half that the team was running out of steam, and we knew that was a possibility," the manager said.
"In the first half, Lecce was waiting for our mistakes, and we made few of them. In the second half, we opened up too much, despite being ahead. We need to improve in reading these moments.
"We’ve got to improve, learn certain things and keep thinking positive. We need to prepare for the next match both physically and mentally."
Though undefeated in their last 22 games in the Serie A, Juventus will hope to convert those draws to wins more often, starting with their next match against Bologna on Saturday.
They sit sixth in the table with 26 points from 14 matches and trail leaders Napoli by six points.
Carragher on Salah's new contract: 'Liverpool don't give people what they want'
Jamie Carragher said that Liverpool are "not built on giving people what they want" after Mohamed Salah reiterated the uncertainty over his future following Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.
Salah bagged the assist for Cody Gakpo's opening goal and then netted the second to seal the win over City at Anfield and send his side nine points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Despite continuing his sensational form for the Reds, Salah's contract is set to run out at the end of the season, with the Egyptian revealing last week that Liverpool are yet to offer him a new deal.
Reacting to the situation on Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Carragher said: "We know Liverpool as a club are run by data. It's a moneyball situation and we're delighted that's back but on the other hand, say give someone what they want, you can't do that."
"These two, [Virgil] Van Dijk and Salah, if Liverpool do have a rule such as only giving players over 30 a certain length contract, you have to move the data for players like that."
After his display against Pep Guardiola's champions, 32-year-old Salah has now scored and assisted in 36 Premier League games, the joint-most by a player in the competition's history, equalling Wayne Rooney's record.
The Liverpool attacker has also scored or assisted in eight consecutive Premier League matches against City, with six goals and four assists.
"I'm not saying he shouldn't get a two-year deal, I'm not saying he shouldn't be on big money - he's on big money now and rightly so - but this idea and this saying of 'give him what he wants', this club is not built on giving people what they want, that's why there is success at the club," Carragher said.
"Being ahead of the game, buying Mo Salah for £40m when nobody else in the Premier League looked at him, because Liverpool were ahead of the game."
Salah signed for Liverpool from Roma in 2017, having previously played for Basel and Chelsea, among others.
His assist for Gakpo was the 75th of his Liverpool career in the Premier League and saw him overtake Arsenal's Thierry Henry on the list of most assists for a single club in the English to -flight.
After the game, Salah talked about his contract situation: "Honestly, it's in my head. Right now, this is the last City game I will play for Liverpool [at Anfield], so I was just going to enjoy it."
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in their next match on Wednesday.
Mount Pleasant crush Molynes United 4-0 to go top Jamaica Premier League table
Mount Pleasant FA delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, defeating Molynes United 4-0 at Drax Hall to reclaim the top spot in the Jamaica Premier League standings. The victory, their third in succession, extended Mount Pleasant's unbeaten streak.
Substitute Shaqueil Bradford starred with a second-half double, breaking the resistance of a Molynes team that had come into the match on a two-game winning run. The win puts Mount Pleasant on 25 points from 12 games, while Molynes remain in 12th place with 10 points, precariously just one point above the relegation zone.
Mount Pleasant could have taken the lead earlier, but Daniel Green missed a penalty in the 35th minute. However, the home side eventually found the breakthrough in the 56th minute when Raheem Edwards slotted home. Bradford then took over, scoring twice in quick succession in the 66th and 74th minutes, before Nicholas Nelson rounded off the victory with an 83rd-minute goal.
Tivoli Gardens secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season, edging Chapelton Maroons 3-2 at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex. Goals from Nickalia Fuller (11') and Kavan Wilson (34') gave Tivoli an early 2-0 lead, but Leaughn Williams (38') and Jahvon James (60') brought Chapelton level. With the game finely poised, Shaquille Jones scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute, lifting Tivoli to eighth place with 13 points.
Dunbeholden United staged a dramatic comeback at home, scoring twice late to earn a 3-3 draw against Portmore United. The visitors appeared to be cruising, leading 3-1 after goals from Tarick Ximines (18'), Nickoy Gayle (49'), and Emilio Rosseau (72'). Dunbeholden, however, refused to go quietly. Chantamoi Taylor (61') gave them a lifeline, followed by strikes from Shakeen Powell (75') and Chevoy Watkin (90+1'), rescuing a point in added time.
At the Ferdie Neita Sports Complex, Racing United and Humble Lion played to a 1-1 draw. Nickyle Ellis opened the scoring for Racing United in the 47th minute, but Roshane Sharpe equalized in the 58th minute, ensuring both teams shared the spoils.
Mount Pleasant’s dominant display and unbeaten streak keep them in pole position as the league heats up. With more exciting fixtures ahead, the race for the Jamaica Premier League title continues to intensify.
Bayern can cope without Kane, claims Kompany
Bayern Munich have enough talented players to replace the injured Harry Kane, so says Vincent Kompany.
The England captain, who has netted 20 goals across all competitions this season, suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund.
Kane is expected to be out for a couple of weeks but Kompany is hopeful the England captain could still return to action before the winter break.
Bayern are top of the Bundesliga with a four-point lead over Eintracht Frankfurt.
"It is difficult to say at this moment but there is a chance for him to still play this year," Kompany told reporters ahead of Bayern's DFB-Pokal clash with holders and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
"But he will miss several games and to replace him, you know you cannot replace the goals or the player one-for-one. That's why he is a top player."
Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise and Leroy Sane have enough experience to fill the gap, according to Kompany.
"We have talent in the team and need to solve it differently. We won't be lacking talent tomorrow but it will look different," Kompany explained.
"We have many options. Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, Gnabry, Olise, Leroy. I now named almost everyone. Obviously, Harry has scored 20 goals, but we have dangerous players in attack."
Bayern last won the DFB-Pokal in 2020 and have failed to get past the quarter-finals since, losing in the second round in three of the past four seasons.
"We play the holders. One of the top two or three games in Germany, and I hope our performance will match the importance of the game," Kompany said.
"We have played against almost every team in the league now. Leverkusen's squad is one of the best.
"They defend very deep and did the same against us in our first meeting this season. I don't know if they will approach things in a similar way. I hope that we will build on our strengths and concentrate on ourselves, no matter how Leverkusen play."
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