GIORGIO CHIELLINI NEWS

Immobile latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifier

Italy forward Ciro Immobile has become the latest player to withdraw from the Azzurri squad ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Rome

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with minor issue Chiellini suffered a thigh ailment in the warm-up ahead of the Fiorentina game, but he will stay with the national team and could play in one of the two upcoming games, La Gazzetta...

Impact Chiellini did not leave the Italy camp right away differently from other injured players and his tests came back clean. Barring a setback, he will be good to go for the Lazio match coming up in two weeks.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy loses 2 more midfielders ahead of Swiss qualifier

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has lost another two midfielders ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Friday in Rome

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulled from lineup Chiellini has been removed from the starting XI due to a thigh injury during the warm-ups, Juventus informed.

Impact Chiellini was set to fill in for Leonardo Bonucci, who is not 100 percent either, but he picked up a late problem. Daniele Rugani is partnering Matthijs De Ligt in this one.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus secures spot in Champions League knockout phase

Paulo Dybala has scored twice and Juventus has beaten Zenit St. Petersburg 4-2 to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout rounds with two matches to spare

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piles up stats against Verona Chiellini had three interceptions, two blocks and three clerances and won nine duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Chiellini got the nod in this one and was his usual muscular and gritty self, but that was not enough to stop the opponents. He is set to continue to be managed carefully given his age and injury history. He has tallied seven tackles, six interceptions, 29 clearances and 11 blocks in nine games. Juventus will host Zenit in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat-sheet against Inter Chiellini had three blocks and five clearances and won four duels and one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Chiellini had the usual physical performance, but Juventus gave up an early goal due to an unlucky bounce. He has never played in two straight matches so far. He has posted five tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances in eight games, contributing to two clean sheets. Juventus will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances in Roma clash Chiellini had two blocks and six clearances, won six duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Chiellini had the customary physical performance in the back, helping keeping the opponents in check. He might get a couple of starts in a row, something that rarely happens, if Matthis De Ligt is forced to miss time. He has notched three tackles, three interceptions, 21 clearances and six blocks in seven games (four starts). Juventus will face Zenit away in Champions League Wednesday and then Inter next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Old rivals: Mourinho meets Allegri in Serie A throwback

There’s never been any love lost between Jose Mourinho and Massimiliano Allegri

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisdom of Maldini, Ibra rubbing off on England's Tomori

Fikayo Tomori is back in the England squad after two years away having ignited his career by moving to a country where defending is cherished more than maybe anywhere else

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy begins hunt for another trophy against familiar foe

Spain’s cunning plan on how to beat Italy this time appears to have a flaw

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sturdy in derby with Torino Chiellini won seven duels, had seven clearances, drew one foul and created one chance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Chiellini provided the usual leadership and gritty performance while playing over Leonardo Bonucci in this one. Given his age, he will likely see the least minutes out of their trio of center-backs, the other being Matthijs De Ligt, but he is generally very solid when called upon. He has recorded two tackles, 13 clearances, four blocks and three interceptions in six appearances (three starts). Juventus will host Roma in two weeks.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subs in versus Sampdoria Chiellini (fever) drew two fouls, won two duels and had one clearance in 20 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Chiellini returned after missing one game with a fever, but the coach stuck with Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt in this one. He will likely get the start against Chelsea at home Wednesday. He has posted two tackles, three interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks in four games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sampdoria Chiellini (fever) is good to go for Sunday's match with Sampdoria, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Chiellini missed the previous game because he is feverish. Even though he will be called up, it is likely the coach will spare him ahead of Wednesday's match-up with Chelsea, starting Leonardo Bonucci and Matthijs De Ligt again.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus gets 1st victory of Serie A season, AC Milan wins

Critics had been demanding that Juventus use its younger players more during a horrendous start to Serie A, and they had to be appeased after Moise Kean, Federico Chiesa and Matthi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Spezia game Chiellini will miss Wednesday's game against Spezia because he has a fever, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Chiellini was already expected not to play in this game since he is being managed carefully and started over the weekend. He will be on the mend with a mild illness. Matthijs De Ligt will take his place.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Milan clash Chiellini had two blocks and four clearances, won seven duels and drew four fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Chiellini drew his second start of the season and held his own, as the opponents had major trouble getting past him. However, Juventus gave up a cheap goal on a corner kick. He has posted two tackles, two interceptions, seven clearances and three blocks in three matches. He will likely be on the bench for Wednesday's road game versus Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiellini signs new Juventus contract ' Goal.com Giorgio Chiellini has signed a two-year contract at Juventus.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Re-ups with Juventus Chiellini has agreed to a two-year contract with Juventus, the club announced.

Impact Chiellini has been out of contract for about a month, but his return was never really in doubt. He is entering his 17th season with Juventus and is eyeing the 2022 World Cup. He featured 20 times in the past campaign, tallying 28 interceptions, 61 clearances and 13 blocks. He should have a similar workload if he manages to stay healthy in 2021/2022.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020 winner Chiellini 'waiting for Juventus talks' as agent reveals no other clubs have made offer ' Goal.com Giorgio Chiellini's agent has explained how the Euro 2020 winner is waiting on contract talks at Juventus, insisting that no other offers have been received.

JULY 15, 2021 • GOAL.COM