Giorgio Chiellini reflected on the “best game of the Conte era” during this morning’s episode of Filo Diretto on Juventus Channel.
The defender was in the studio to answer supporters’ questions and voiced his opinion on Tuesday’s sensational 3-0 victory over Chelsea which put the Bianconeri back on course for qualification to the Champions League knockout stages.
The 28-year-old said: “The Chelsea game was the most important encounter of the season so far. We knew we couldn’t slip up, and played a great game. The disappointing thing is that you can only enjoy that kind of victory for an evening, because the following day you’re already thinking about the next fixture, even more so considering it’s Milan.
“It was a test of strength and perhaps Tuesday night’s match was the best of the Conte era. But in order to go through we’ll require an even better performance. It’s right that we’re aiming to top the group, which could give us an added advantage.”
Juventus return to Serie A action this weekend with a tough trip to the San Siro. And the clash with the Rossoneri will offer Chiellini the chance to pit his wits against in-form frontman Stephan El Shaarawy.
Asked for his thoughts ahead of the encounter, Chiellini replied: “It will be a highly intense affair, between two motivated sides who want to win. El Shaarawy has shown himself to be the revelation of the season, but you could already see his qualities last year.
“Yet I don’t think even he would have expected to score as many goals and become a leader of the Milan side. Along with his technical abilities, he has the right attitude and the desire to display what he can do.”
Source: Juventus.com
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