Capitano Giorgio Chiellini (45 Viewers)

[sallyinzaghi]

I too personally prefer him at CB but well such is the case with our lack of class LBs, Giorgio's the best bet we've got.

 

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[Klin]

Looked more energetic today.

I wanted him to punch Natali on his neck though.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Much better today. Right time to get in form to kill Zarate, Pazzini, Maicon, whoever.

Forgot Cerci was even playing in the first half.

 

[Red]

Forgot Cerci was even playing in the first half.

That had little to do with Chiellini, though.

Juve's midfield was so dominant that Fiorentina couldn't get him the ball.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Whatever.

 

[Hust]

A bit unfair to compare Chiellini to that generation of defenders anyway...there's prob never been an era in any league with defenders as strong as that. In fact the standard of football these days is nowhere near what it was from late 90s to mid 2000s.

I know it's unfair, but the point stands because the league is not as good as it was then. Put him in that time and he would look like a puppy out there. Those boys in their prime would walk all over him.

My point was (is), that this league is not what it used to be and if he is struggling (like against Genoa) off an on all season and not maintaining the top 3 in CBs, it's a concern. It isn't like he has to compete against the names I mentioned. He has Silva, Samual and who else to compete for top ranks? When he is consistent, he is great.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Vidic, Cole, Ferdinand, Vermalen, Kompany etc would struggle to keep up with the defenders of that era, bro. As I said the standard of footballer these day ain't what it was 5-10 years ago. That was an absolute golden era of football not just in Italy, but in Club Football. No league will ever be as strong as that Serie A you talk of.

 

[MikeM]

He did very little today. I noticed Conte opted to push Licht much higher up the field and Chiellini saw much less of the ball. Surely by design.

 

[frick]

That's because of the 3-man midfield, Chiellini didn't have to act like a playmaker too much like the match against Genoa.

 

[Elvin]

He'll be a great captain one day.

 

[CAPITANO]

He's way too defensive as a LB, I don't like it.

Giving him more defensive role improved his game today, against Genoa he was going up and down not doing much on both ends

 

[Hydde]

Giving him more defensive role improved his game today, against Genoa he was going up and down not doing much on both ends

this.

 

[deggen10]

His coverage is immense though. Our CB's lack some skill on the ball and Chiellini relieves so much pressure overall.

 

[Ahmed]

he's back.....KING FUCKING KONG!

 

[X Æ A-12]

I wasn't all that impressed with him today. He left acres of space on the left side in the first half and picked up a stupid yellow.

He has an incredible fighting spirit though

 

[adriano_c]

Some great tackles.

 

[Powis]

 

[adriano_c]

Why are you posting out-of-focus, downtrodden Stankovic pics?

 

[Salvatore]

Some great tackles.

Yes, similar game to Bonucci in that the first half was one to forget for Giorgio as wlel. The whole defensive performance was raised in the second half.

 

[ZoSo]

He should stick to playing like he did against Fio ie not going foward very often