Capitano Giorgio Chiellini (49 Viewers)

[Elvin]

Hopefully he extends with us. Even for 10 matches per season it's so so good to have such a beast in your team

No, it would be a mistake (unless there's an understanding that he is definitely a sub a la Buffon).

 

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[Strickland]

No, it would be a mistake.

Why? Even after being out for such a long time, Chiello brings brains and grinta when he steps on the pitch, perfect for a CB backup.

 

[Tak!]

Agree. I want him around. MDL is learning how to cover for all Bonucci fck ups but he needs at least another year, so Chiellini is still very much needed since Bonucci has voodoo dolls on Pirlo and Paratici (otherwise I don't know why he is still around). It's a long learning curve to learn all the random sh*t he can pull together but with Chiellini around I am sure he can teach MDL how the various ropes works.
Come to think of it, these ropes are extremely tricky to learn, on par with dark matter and whatnot. Gives me reason to believe Grande Giorgio is extremlely intelligent. He will do well in stepping into our management in two years. A needed intelligence into the upper echelon and someone Bonucci is too afraid to put voodoo on.

 

[X Æ A-12]

Keep until he breaks

 

[Chiello3]

He's great. But still don't renew.

 

[Lion]

great player. i don't see why he can't stay on for another year. even for the lower league games and coppa games it's great to have him

 

[Elvin]

Why? Even after being out for such a long time, Chiello brings brains and grinta when he steps on the pitch, perfect for a CB backup.

He's not being a sub, that's the problem.

 

[X Æ A-12]

Keep him on contract as a backup and leader, train him on the business end of things

 

[JuelzSantana]

Our best defender alongside De Ligt, a must in the team right now. Very interesting to see if Pirlo finally benches Bonucci against Roma or not.

 

[Boksic]

Why wouldn't we renew him?

One of our best defenders, a huge personality and his contract runs out in 5 months. No reason to think that we couldn't benefit from having him here next season.

 

[Strickland]

He's not being a sub, that's the problem.

I think Pirlos pecking order this season is Bonucci-deLigt-Chiellini-Demiral. If Demiral steps up and becomes good enough, Chiello will probably move to Barzagli role of being subbed on for last 15 minutes.

 

[Fantôme]

I hope he still wants to play next season. If he want to play still, there is no question about renewing him. Chiellini is a beast of a man!

You just can't let this kind of guy leave, if he shows he can do it. And he has.

 

[DanielSz]

Anything said about chiellini that isn’t positive should be considered blasphemy lmao.

Bonucci should be the one to hit the bench when de Ligt and Chiellini are fit.

 

[JuveJay]

Magnificent

The block on Quagliarella's shot was outstanding. The replay after was fitting when it showed Chiellini making the block and Bonucci jogging 5 yards behind the play.

If you can find it look at Chiellini's reaction to Bonucci. He gestures like "where the fuck were you?" before they fist bump.

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

When fit, he and De Ligt should be the CB duo. He was absolutely immense tonight, not just for that awesome block on Quags. Just won every challenge, lead the defence brilliantly.

 

[campionesidd]

Can someone please tell me why Bonucci is untouchable?

 

[KirilovBG]

Chiellini - de Ligt - Danilo

 

[Gigiventus]

Chiellini makes everything better. Bonucci never quite got there, De Ligt will probably get there, but for now Chiellini is still the best.

 

[s4tch]

Can someone please tell me why Bonucci is untouchable?

his passing used to be the explanation, but at this point, i'd prefer chiellini and de ligt until giorgio's body can keep up. you never see chiellini lethargic, unconcerned or passive. we are simply more eager with him on the pitch. that's what i expect from a true capitano to be honest. i really hope bonucci will get his act together, because they used to be a great pairing, and last season, bonucci played mostly very well before the covid break too.

 

[Strickland]

his passing used to be the explanation, but at this point, i'd prefer chiellini and de ligt until giorgio's body can keep up. you never see chiellini lethargic, unconcerned or passive. we are simply more eager with him on the pitch. that's what i expect from a true capitano to be honest. i really hope bonucci will get his act together, because they used to be a great pairing, and last season, bonucci played mostly very well before the covid break too.

Then again season 18-19 Bonucci was pretty bad. And he was horrible at Milan in 17-18. So the good half season last year is more of an exception than a norm.