Cabrini: Chiellini In My Top 5 Defenders
Defensive legend Antonio Cabrini has heaped praise upon Juventus back Giorgio Chiellini...
Former Juventus and Italy defender Antonio Cabrini has added to the many voices in Italy touting current Juve centre back Chiellini as one of the best in the world and the leader of the new generation of great Italian defenders.
Italy has a rich tradition of defensive powerhouses with names like Gentile, Scirea, Maldini and Baresi instantly springing to mind. Now, an heir in in the shape of tall 23-year-old Chiellini may have been found. Cabrini sees the former Livorno and Fiorentina player as the fifth best defender in the world after the highly regarded Alessandro Nesta, Philippe Mexes, Christoph Metzelder and Fabio Cannavaro.
“His most important characteristic is his ability to react quickly despite his size, a quality which he probably developed while playing on the wing,” said former World Cup winner Cabrini.
Indeed, Chiellini is still young, turning 24 on the 14 August, with a great deal of time to develop and improve his game further.
“He only began playing the central defensive role with continuity at the beginning of last season and still has plenty to improve upon,” said Cabrini, adding, “I believe that in the future he can reach the levels of Nesta and Cannavaro at his best.”
These are flattering words that will surely motivate the 13-times-capped player to reach new heights in his game.
Peter Pedroncelli
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