Not Cristiano Ronaldo, but youngster Federico Chiesa has loudly worded serial champion Juventus Turin’s claim to Italy’s football throne. With his two goals (18./62.) To a 3-1 victory against championship leaders AC Milan, who had previously been unbeaten in 27 Serie A games, Juve reported back in the fight for the title.
“Chiesa a la Ronaldo! The nameless youngster at the beginning of the season has grown a lot and even outshines Ronaldo, who didn’t shine against the Milanese,” praised him Tuttosport the 23 year old international striker. The third goal for Juventus, which reduced the gap to Milan to seven points, was scored by former Schalke Weston McKennie (76th). For Milan, Davide Calabria met for a temporary equalizer (41st).
“This game was of crucial importance for us. We showed the cohesion of a team that wants to dominate,” said Turin coach Andrea Pirlo.
The Gazzetta dello Sport evaluated the success under great pressure as a baptism of fire for the former Juve playmaker and novice coach Pirlo: “Juve is back! Pirlo’s race for the Scudetto begins in San Siro.”
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