Inter Milan expects fight from Juventus in Italian Super Cup
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has an impressive record against Juventus in the Italian Super CupJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GIORGIO CHIELLINI DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Plays eight minutes versus Roma Chiellini (COVID-19/thigh) had one block and won one tackle and one duel in eight minutes in Sunday's 4-3 win over Roma.
Impact Chiellini returned on the pitch after a month to help protect the lead in the final minutes. He will be in the mix to start in next Saturday's home game versus Udinese, especially if Leonardo Bonucci (thigh) was still unavailable. He has logged 15 tackles, ten interceptions and 34 clearances in 12 matches.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: PSG without Messi, Klopp back in Liverpool dugout
Runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without Lionel Messi and several other players who had the coronavirus for the trip to face LyonJANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available against Roma Chiellini (return from COVID-19/thigh injury) will be an option Sunday against Roma, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.
Impact Chiellini is set to return to the game-day squad list after missing three matches with a muscular injury and Coronavirus. His playing time has been spotty due to repeated ailments and his age, but he will be in the mix to start since Leonardo Bonucci is missing. He has logged 14 tackles, ten interceptions 32 clearances and 12 blocks in ten matches, with four clean sheets.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shakes off COVID-19 Chiellini has tested negative for COVID-19, Juventus announced.
Impact Chiellini will be assessed in practice to determine whether he could be an option right away, especially with Leonardo Bonucci currently on the mend. He dealt with a thigh problem before the break.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A
Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie AJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Juventus hosts Napoli; Atlético plays in Copa
The Italian league resumes after a two-week winter break with Juventus hosting Napoli in the marquee matchJANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool wants Arsenal cup match postponed over COVID
Liverpool has requested the postponement of Thursday’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals because of more suspected COVID-19 cases at the clubJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 Chiellini tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after returning to individual training, Juventus announced.
Impact Chiellini was on track to return after missing time with a muscular injury, but the viral infection could knock him out for a match or two depending on how quickly he manages to clear the protocol. Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt will be the top choices in the back until Chiellini returns.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined for Cagliari game Chiellini (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's match versus Cagliari, but he is not dealing with anything major and will easily recover during the break, coach Massimiliano Allegri in...
Impact Chiellini will sit out the second consecutive game due to an ailment. Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt will probably start again unless the coach decided to rest one of the two and gave a shot to Daniele Rugani.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético
Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to twoDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out against Bologna Chiellini was not named in Juventus' squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Chiellini is dealing with a minor muscular ailment, although its nature has not been disclosed. He is probably a long-shot to return for Tuesday's game versus Cagliari either. Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs De Ligt and Daniele Rugani will be the top options in the back.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Bologna match Chiellini is unlikely to play Saturday versus Bologna due to some dings and bruises, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.
Impact Chiellini might not even make the trip as he is generally handled very carefully by the club to avoid severe injuries. Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt are set to partner up in the back with Chiellini ailing.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dominant against Genoa Chiellini won nine duels and three of four tackles and had two interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Chiellini started the second game on short rest for the first time in the season and contributed to the second straight clean sheet with a very physical performance in the back. He is up to 14 tackles, ten interceptions, 32 clearances and 12 blocks in 11 appearances, with four clean sheets. Juventus will face Malmo at home in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Venezia Saturday.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pašalić scores hat trick as Atalanta routs Venezia 4-0
Mario Pašalić scored a hat trick to help Atalanta rout Venezia 4-0 in Serie ANOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unused against Atalanta Chiellini (Achilles) did not feature in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Chiellini has shaken off an injury, but the coach made other choices in this one. He could replace either Matthijs De Ligt or Leonardo Bonucci in Tuesday's road game versus Salernitana. He has recorded seven tackles, six interceptions and 27 clearances in eight games (six starts), with two clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Atalanta Chiellini (Achilles) has resumed practicing fully and will be called up for Saturday's game versus Atalanta, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Chiellini has been out since the last international break due to a sore muscle near the Achilles' tendon. Depending on which scheme is used, he will compete with either Matthijs De Ligt or a midfielder. He has posted seven tackles, six interceptions and 27 clearances in eight games (six starts), contributing to two clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Chelsea Chiellini (Achilles) will not be available against Chelsea but should re-join the rest of the team in practice Wednesday, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Chiellini has been dealing with Achilles soreness for a couple of weeks, but it looks like he has improved. He should make his return in Saturday's game versus Atalanta. Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt will start again versus Chelsea.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Lazio match Chiellini (Achilles) has practiced very little since being diagnosed with the injury and will skip the game Lazio and likely some more, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Chiellini is dealing with some soreness in a tricky area that has not allowed him train fully and will have to rest to recuperate. Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt will be the top choices in the back with Chiellini out, while Daniele Rugani will be the main backup.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sami Khedira takes UEFA school route to soccer leadership
Sami Khedira is back at school with UEFA to prepare for his next move in a stellar soccer careerNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy loses 3 more players ahead of final qualifier
Italy has lost three more players ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Northern IrelandNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nursing Achilles issue Chiellini was diagnosed with an inflammation of the MTJ near the left Achilles' tendon, Juventus announced.
Impact Chiellini was thought to have suffered a thigh injury, but he is dealing with a trickier one. He did not pick up strains or other major problems, but he will need the soreness to subside before being able to play.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Italy Chiellini (thigh) has returned to his own team as he would have been available for the two upcoming matches, the Italian FA announced.
Impact Chiellini will be further assessed by the Juventus staff and admitted in an interview that the injury is more serious than initially thought. More tests will shed light on his availability for the Lazio game on November 20th.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiellini backs Super League idea, calls for soccer reforms
Juventus and Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has come out in support of the failed Super League project and has advocated reforms domestically as wellNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiellini latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Italy’s injury problems continued to pile up as captain Giorgio Chiellini became the latest player to withdraw from the squad ahead of its final World Cup qualifiersNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
