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Monday, May 14, 2012

Chiellini Out of Coppa Italia...What About the Euros!?

Although the general feeling regarding Prandelli's call-ups yesterday were positive, there seems to be a worry on the horizon concerning our beast of a central defender Giorgio Chiellini. In yesterday's season finale match against Atalanta, the Juventus man picked up a knock and was immediately substituded for Andrea Barzagli.  Highlights below!

As it turns out Chiellini's knock may be more severe than originally anticipated. Today, Juventus manager Conte announced that Chiellini would not be featuring in the forthcoming Coppa Italia final against Napoli.

"It was a thigh twinge and he will certainly be out of the Coppa Italia Final, but needs more tests," said Conte.

This news beggs the question - would Chiellini missing Euro 2012 be worse than Cannavaro's absense from the Azzurri line-up four years ago at Euro08? What does Chiellini mean to the makeup of the backline? Who's capable of replacing him out of Prandelli's current group?

*Isn't it ironic that it was Chiellini who broke Cannavaro's leg in training for Euro 08?