I thought it was Zanetti that limped off the pitch not Chiellini.
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10/03/2008 11:07
Chiellini: Tiago Can Become A Great Champion
Giorgio Chiellini is certain that Juventus team-mate Tiago Mendes has the quality to become a great champion at the club.
Portuguese international Tiago only signed for the Bianconeri last summer, however he has been a huge disappointment.
Juve worked feverishly to try and sell the midfielder during the January window, and had set-up a transfer to Premiership-outfit Tottenham Hotspur.
Tiago decided to reject the move at the last minute, and he has barely set foot on the field for the Bianconeri since, although he did come on as a late substitute in last night’s win at Genoa.
“We are convinced that he has the quality to become a great champion,” said Chiellini.
“We trust him and hope that he can find the space to show how strong he is.”
Juventus picked up a much needed three points during the 2-0 win at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Chiellini partnered Nicola Legrottaglie in the centre of defence, with Zdenek Grygera proving an unlikely hero in the left-back position, scoring Juve’s first and creating the second.
“We spoke with the Coach and agreed that Nicola Legrottaglie and I play well in the middle,” Chiellini noted.
“We felt I would be better there than Grygera. “Our strength is that of being short and compact on the pitch, even if it is risky at times.”
Gianni Wilson
from: Goal.com