Chiellini

Chiellini sees European tonic
Monday 29 September, 2008

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes the Champions League will give the Old Lady the jolt they need to get back on track.

The Bianconeri made a fast start to the season, but back-to-back draws with Catania and Sampdoria have frustrated the fans.

Juve's next engagement is a trip to Belarus to face BATE Borisov tomorrow and Chiellini thinks it's the right tonic for Claudio Ranieri's men.

“We are all fired up for the game and I think a European test will give us the shock we need,” Chiellini told Tuttosport.

“I think we will pick up the points we dropped in Serie A when it comes to the important matches.

“Are we lacking goals? Yes but it's not the strikers' fault. We all have to help and chip in so that we are deadlier from all areas of the pitch.

“We have seen where we are going wrong and we will put it right - everyone is relaxed.”

Chiellini concluded by discussing Azzurrini starlet Sebastian Giovinco and young newcomer Iago, who signed from Barcelona at the end of the summer.

“Giovinco has great competition for a place, but he will follow the right road. As for Iago, watch him because he has a great left foot,” he said.

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