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Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg
Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg

#4 Serge Aurier is a liability at right-back

Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg
Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg

Serge Aurier was preferred over Kieran Trippier at right-back for Spurs and this proved to be a costly decision by Pochettino.

The Ivory Coast international didn't look comfortable all evening and was given a torrid time by Brazilian winger Douglas Costa.

Aurier, who is well-known for his pace, was caught out many times by Juventus and was at fault for conceding the second penalty, which was, fortunately for Spurs, missed by Gonzalo Higuain.

Aurier made a rash lunge on Costa inside the box and there was no doubt that it was a penalty. His deliveries into the box weren't up to his usual standards as many of them were blocked.

Trippier will be expected to be recalled to the side for the second leg fixture.

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