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Massimiliano Allegri Praises Frenkie de Jong After Juventus' UCL Draw with Ajax

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has praised Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong following the draw between the two sides in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The Italian outfit took the lead in Amsterdam following a trademark header from Cristiano Ronaldo, although the hosts equalised early in the second period through David Neres. It means the score is 1-1 ahead of Tuesday's second leg in Turin.

Speaking after the game, Allegri detailed the midfield battle as a key area and commented on how they struggled to contain Ajax starlet De Jong, per UEFA.