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GIORGIO CHIELLINI DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Very solid against England Chiellini had six clearances and two interceptions, drew one foul and won nine duels in Sunday's 4-3 win over England on PKs.
Impact Chiellini put together another stout display, blanketing Harry Kane and thwarting few dangerous actions with his supreme physicality. Despite a small thigh issue that cost him time, he has recorded five tackles, nine interceptions and 20 clearances in five Euro games. He is currently technically a free agent, but he is set to re-up with Juventus for one more season.
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Holds up versus Spain Chiellini had five clearances and two interceptions and won two of four tackles and four duels in Tuesday's 5-3 win on PKs over Spain.
Impact Chiellini continued his strong play in the tournament although Italy gave up a goal on open play on a nice combination between the Spanish attackers that cut through the defense. He has tallied four tackles, seven interceptions and 14 clearances in four Euro games. Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final Sunday.
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Logs six clearances against Belgium Chiellini (thigh) had one block, one interception and six clearances and won two duels in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.
Impact Chiellini did not look hampered by the recent thigh issue and did a nice job guarding Romelu Lukaku, who scored on a penalty kick and had very few chances overall. Barring another physical problem, he will remain the starter in Tuesday's semi-final against Spain. He has recorded five interceptions, two clearances and two blocks in three Euro appearances.
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Starting Friday Chiellini (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's UEFA Euro match against Belgium.
Impact Chiellini was held out of the past two matches because of the injury, but he had previously stated in the lead-up to the Belgium match that he was fit and ready to go. He'll start in central defense alongside Leonardo Bonucci against a very tough Belgium attack.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Belgium Chiellini (thigh) announced in the pre-game presser that he is fine physically, but that he will test his conditions in the final practice.
Impact Chiellini is set to be part of the game-day squad list after missing the last two matches with a minor thigh injury. However, the coach could opt to use Francesco Acerbi again if Chiellini does not feel 100 percent in the lead-up to the game. He has been able to play only 24 minutes in the tournament thus far, logging one interception.
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Back in training Chiellini (thigh) is training with the group ahead of Friday's match against Belgium, reports Sky Sport.
Impact Chiellini has been training for close to a week, so there's a decent chance he returns to the squad Friday. That said, given his age, he may not be risked until 100 percent healthy, meaning Francesco Acerbi could get another start on the back line next to Leonardo Bonucci.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Austria Chiellini (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Austria.
Impact As expected, Chiellini is not in the team Saturday despite returning to training a couple days ago. If Italy advance, he'll have a better chance to be available in the quarter-finals. In his place against Austria, Francesco Acerbi is getting another start.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training, unlikely to start Saturday Chiellini (thigh) returned to training Thursday, but he played with the alternates and isn't expected to be ready to start Saturday against Austria, reports Sky Sports.
Impact Chiellini was forced out in the 24th minute of the June 16 match against Switzerland and it doesn't look like he's completely healthy just yet. A few more days of training will likely help, which means he could be on the bench Saturday with Alessandro Bastoni or Francesco Acerbi starting in his place alongside Leonardo Bonucci.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Wales match Chiellini (thigh) announced that he will be assessed after few days of rest, but he might be able to play in the Round of 16.
Impact Chiellini escaped without a strain after feeling some discomfort in his thigh. He will be a late call for the first game of the elimination stage. He will likely be replaced by Francesco Acerbi Sunday against Wales.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids major injuries Chiellini has suffered a flexor problem in the left thigh that will most likely cost him the Wales game, but he could return later in the tournament, Sky Sport Italy reports.
Impact Chiellini bowed out in the first half of the game against Switerzleand due to some discomfort in his thigh. It looks like he stopped before picking up a strain, but there are no certainties about his timetable. Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni are next in line in the Italy back-line.
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Subs off early against Switzerland Chiellini had a goal taken away by VAR and then had to be subbed off in the 24th minute of Wednesday's match against Switzerland with an undisclosed injury.
Impact It's unclear why Chiellini needed to be subbed off, but he clearly felt something that he could not continue with. It was an even worse blow for fantasy players, as he had a goal taken away by VAR. Francesco Acerbi came on for him and is expected to start on the back line if needed going forward.
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Solid against Turkey Chiellini had three interceptions and three clearances, won three duels and took two shots (one on target) in Friday's 3-0 win over Turkey.
Impact Chiellini was the busiest among Italy defenders and contributed to the clean sheet with a vigorous performance in the back. He also came close to scoring with a header on a corner kick. He may not be able to play in every game, but he should be in the XI again in Wednesday's match versus Switzerland.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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