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Thursday, November 21, 2013

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Chiellini: Juventus need to continue excellent form

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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is hoping his side can maintain their winning streak when they visit Livorno on Sunday.

The Bianconeri have won their last four Serie A matches, including a 3-0 victory over Napoli before the international break to narrow the gap to only one point from leaders Roma.

And Chiellini is determined to keep up their impressive form whilst putting thoughts of their crucial Champions League clash with Copenhagen on Wednesday to the back of his mind.

“We headed into the international break on excellent form and need to pick up where we left off," he told reporters.

“We know about the difficulties we could run into after the break, but also the importance of not underestimating anyone and dropping points that at the end could prove decisive.

“We’ve never done so and it won’t happen this time around. Just like we won’t run the risk of thinking about Copenhagen, we’ll start focusing on the Champions League from Sunday night onwards.”

Antonio Conte's men have some defensive concerns, with Chiellini only making his return following muscular problems. Meanwhile, Leonardo Bonucci and Angelo Ogbonna are suspended and Andrea Barzagli is sidelined for the clash.

However, Italy international Chiellini has played down the significance of the absence of key players in defence.

“I’m good, barring any last minute hitches I’ll be available. We’ve got a few difficulties injury-wise in defence and I’m also ready to play in the middle of the back three if asked to do so," he continued.

"The position’s a little different to where I usually feature, but that’s no problem as far as I’m concerned.”

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

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Chiellini : Balotelli is not indispensable for Italy

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Italy stopper Giorgio Chiellini has claimed the team is not dependant on Mario Balotelli, even after they drew 2-2 against Denmark on Friday.

The AC Milan striker missed the World Cup qualifying match due to illness, but Chiellini refused to attribute the draw in Copenhagen to his absence.

"Nobody is indispensable," the defender told reporters at a press conference. "This is and always will be Balotelli’s Italy, even if it is possible to play without him.

"Mario has been unlucky because he picked up an injury in the first training session and then had a fever. I do not care if he annoys someone, that is the story of his career."

Meanwhile, Cesare Prandelli has been linked to the Juventus dugout after his contract with the Azzurri expires next year after the World Cup, but Chiellini has dubbed such reports as pure speculation.

"I think it is fantasy football, as we are so tied to [Antonio] Conte at Juventus and Prandelli for Italy," he continued.

"We are carrying out a good project with him here [for Italy], but everything else is really fantasy football."

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Chiellini : Not Bayern Munich please

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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has admitted he does not want to face Bayern Munich at the group stage.

 Antonio Conte's men were humbled 4-0 on aggregate in the quarter-final stage of last season's tournament by the German champions, who ultimately won the competition.

 He told the club's official website: "If I had to choose one team for us to avoid, it would be Bayern Munich. The champions isn't an objective , but we will try"

Juventus will be drawn from Pot three for Thursday's draw in Monaco, which takes place at 16:45 BST.
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