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Devastated Sarri believes he will not be judged on one match

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Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Juventus v Olympique Lyonnais - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - August 7, 2020. Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri reacts during the match. [Photo: Courtesy]

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri was devastated by his team's last 16 Champions League exit to Olympique Lyonnais but said he did not believe he would be judged solely on Friday's match which saw them go out despite a 2-1 win.

Despite winning a ninth successive Serie A title last month, Sarri's team have not managed to convince the critics during his first season in charge. Their failure to even match last season's quarter-finals performance in the Champions League has added to the pressure on the 61-year-old.

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