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Juventus' Douglas Costa in trouble over spitting incident

Douglas Costa sent off for spitting in mouth of opponent

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said winger Douglas Costa faces a fine after he was sent off for spitting against Sassuolo on Sunday, marring a 2-1 Serie A win in which Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goals for the club.

Allegri was also angry at the way his team played after going 2-0 ahead in the 65th minute of the game, saying they became too individualistic.

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