On the basis of this performance only, Locatelli definitely looks ready to play for a big club. Very composed performance. Italy making Netherlands midfield look very average.
Chiellini MOTM in my opinion, no bias at all, he was on top of his game defensively and was a true leader out there.
Glad to see him back.
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Other than a few rusty moments in the beggining he overall hasn't put a foot wrong, i'm really looking forward to see him starting for Juve again, seeing him tonight really reminded me of the grinta/aggresivity we've been missing lately.
Chiellini MOTM in my opinion, no bias at all, he was on top of his game defensively and was a true leader out there.
Glad to see him back.
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Other than a few rusty moments in the beggining he overall hasn't put a foot wrong, i'm really looking forward to see him starting for Juve again, seeing him tonight really reminded me of the grinta/aggresivity we've been missing lately.
Chiellini, Locatelli and Spinazzola best players, in that order. Italy bossed Holland without creating enough big chances to make the win more clear. But tactically the neutralised and controlled the Dutch.
When Chiellini is fit and with his mindset in the right place he is unplayable on his day, ofc injuries can still be right around the corner and what we say now might not matter afterall, but there's no doubt that even post-injury Chiellini is one of the best CB's you'll see around, and i feel he made a statement to his doubters with his performance tonight, really left a very positive impression.