Hero of the Euro with Italy, Giorgio Chiellini explains in an interview with L’Équipe the evolution of his game to remain a reference in his position. The captain of Juventus also tells of his admiration for other defenders, starting with Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos. He weaves a long praise of the Brazilian of the PSG: ” He has become a total player, who combines defensive characteristics with real leadership: if he is not there, you will feel it right away. »
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And to remember a direct confrontation: “ I had faced him with Roma, at 18, he had just arrived (September 29, 2012), he entered as a right-back, and I had been struck by this player who was going very quickly. But I never thought he would have become so strong as a center-back, because he was really skinny. We don’t talk much about him compared to others, but he’s a great player. »
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