Giorgio Chiellini’s poor form for Italy could see him rested for Saturday’s Serie A clash between Juventus and Sassuolo.
The defender gave away two goals in the 3-1 friendly defeat to France, then his error promoted Israel’s goal before he was sent off in the World Cup qualifier.
According to La Repubblica, Coach Max Allegri is concerned that the centre-back needs a break to be at full strength for next week’s Champions League opener with Sevilla.
Giorgio Chiellini’s poor form for Italy could see him rested for Saturday’s Serie A clash between Juventus and Sassuolo.
The defender gave away two goals in the 3-1 friendly defeat to France, then his error promoted Israel’s goal before he was sent off in the World Cup qualifier.
According to La Repubblica, Coach Max Allegri is concerned that the centre-back needs a break to be at full strength for next week’s Champions League opener with Sevilla.
With that in mind, Chiellini could well be rested this weekend against impressive Sassuolo.
Leonardo Bonucci is back in action after taking time out to nurse his infant son Matteo, although this season Allegri does have other options like Medhi Benatia and Daniele Rugani.
Meanwhile, Juan Cuadrado and Dani Alves were both on international duty for Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia and won’t be back in Turin until Friday.
Stephan Lichtsteiner could therefore be thrown into the mix just days after he was frozen out of the Champions League squad list.