Giorgio Chiellini believes that Juventus can get back in the title race by beating Roma this weekend.
The Bianconeri currently lie in ninth place and are five points off the lead after an October to forget.
“It is the most important challenge,” said the 24-year-old centre-back. “We will also overcome this obstacle and begin a new championship.”
While Chiellini admitted that a win against Roma would reopen what is already an incredibly open Serie A, he refused to talk about the Scudetto.
“Every time we have spoken about it something hasn’t worked,” explained the Azzurri star, who has emerged as a leading figure in the Juventus dressing room.
“When certain champions are missing, I feel a lot of responsibility, but Alex [Del Piero] is our captain.”
The Bianconeri have been hit by a severe injury crisis of late, but are gradually recovering players and reaching full strength.
Chiellini also revealed that he is impressed with the recent form of Tiago who, after a lot of criticism, is beginning to live up to his reputation.
“I now understand why he was called the laundry man at Lyon. He collects dirty balls and makes them clean.
“This is the real Tiago. Precise, ordered and capable of making play easier for us defenders.”
The Bianconeri currently lie in ninth place and are five points off the lead after an October to forget.
“It is the most important challenge,” said the 24-year-old centre-back. “We will also overcome this obstacle and begin a new championship.”
While Chiellini admitted that a win against Roma would reopen what is already an incredibly open Serie A, he refused to talk about the Scudetto.
“Every time we have spoken about it something hasn’t worked,” explained the Azzurri star, who has emerged as a leading figure in the Juventus dressing room.
“When certain champions are missing, I feel a lot of responsibility, but Alex [Del Piero] is our captain.”
The Bianconeri have been hit by a severe injury crisis of late, but are gradually recovering players and reaching full strength.
Chiellini also revealed that he is impressed with the recent form of Tiago who, after a lot of criticism, is beginning to live up to his reputation.
“I now understand why he was called the laundry man at Lyon. He collects dirty balls and makes them clean.
“This is the real Tiago. Precise, ordered and capable of making play easier for us defenders.”
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