Capitano Giorgio Chiellini (50 Viewers)

Brixity

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Feb 8, 2006
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This is some bullshit....That shit ruined my evening yesterday. I dont even know what to think. If we dont get someone like Ivanovic (or of similar calibre), then we are fucked. We are down to 2 CBs both of which seem to need Giorgio by their side to play well. Shit...
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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I remember another Juventino stretchered off like that 10 years ago.

It does not look good to be honest. That said, you never know. A lot of injuries hurt like hell and maybe he's back in six weeks. If not, I hope Chiellini manages to fully recover, but I think he will. These injuries are treated better these days than they were 10 years ago.
 

tibike

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Dec 11, 2007
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Chiellini injury 'may be less serious' Monday 18 August, 2008

Juventus are trying to stay positive over the injury to defensive star Giorgio Chiellini as teammate Nicola Legrottaglie prepares for his Azzurri chance.

It was a bleak Sunday evening at San Siro for the Old Lady as they were beaten 4-1 by Milan in the Trofeo Berlusconi.

But the greater cause for concern was the loss of key man Chiellini to a serious knee injury after a collision with Alberto Paloschi.

There have been suggestions that there may be ligament damage and a spell of three to six months on the sidelines awaits, but the Bianconeri’s club doctor is playing down such reports.

“Chiellini could just have a sprain on his left knee and we will do the necessary tests on Monday afternoon,” Riccardo Agricola insisted.

“It may not be anything too serious. We will see what the extent of the damage is and he may be out for around 40 days.”

While the injury is a huge blow to Juve, it may carry a silver lining for one of Chiellini’s colleagues.

Experienced centre-back Legrottaglie has enjoyed a renaissance over the last year and narrowly missed out on a place in Marcello Lippi’s squad to face Austria on Wednesday.

Now, the former Chievo man is set to be drafted in to replace Chiellini and could receive his long-awaited eighth cap for his country.
I guess we have to wait...
 
Mar 28, 2007
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Juve Re-Enter Ivanovic Race?

According to Datasport, Juventus are considering re-entering the race to sign Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, following the injury to Giorgio Chiellini.

Chiellini suffered what looked like a serious knee injury against Milan in the Trofeo Berlusconi last night, and the latest reports suggest that he will be out of action for at least 40 days.

“Chiellini could just have a sprain on his left knee and we will do the necessary tests on Monday afternoon,” Juventus doctor Riccardo Agricola explained.

“It may not be anything too serious. We will see what the extent of the damage is and he may be out for around 40 days.”

However, in a worst possible scenario, Chiellini could be sidelined for as long as six months, which would be a huge blow for Juve.

As a result, the club are considering going back into the market for a replacement centre back. Datasport claims that the Old Lady are ready to re-enter the race to sign Chelsea outcast Branislav Ivanovic.

Ivanovic had seemed almost certain to join Milan last week, with the two clubs involved in advanced negotiations, and with the Serb having already agreed personal terms.

However, the transfer then collapsed at the last moment when the West London club refused to insert an option into Ivanovic’s prospected loan deal.

Juventus were also strongly linked with the 24-year-old earlier this summer, and they could not be set to reignite their interest.

Ivanovic has still yet to make his debut for Chelsea since joining the club from Lokomotiv Moscow for €13m in January.

arg!!
 

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