Giorgio Chiellini said Jorginho is “fundamental” for this new Italy side and asked for “patience, as it’s damaging to pass judgment now.”
The Juventus defender spoke to La Stampa newspaper after a 1-1 Nations League draw with Poland, as they continue their campaign in Portugal tomorrow evening.
“It’s a logical consequence of the generational shift that Italy aren’t quite gelling yet. Anything contrary to that would be very surprising,” insisted Chiellini.
Giorgio Chiellini said Jorginho is “fundamental” for this new Italy side and asked for “patience, as it’s damaging to pass judgment now.”
The Juventus defender spoke to La Stampa newspaper after a 1-1 Nations League draw with Poland, as they continue their campaign in Portugal tomorrow evening.
“It’s a logical consequence of the generational shift that Italy aren’t quite gelling yet. Anything contrary to that would be very surprising,” insisted Chiellini.
“It’s damaging to pass judgment now, as we don’t know each other very well yet and the Coach asks for the right courage to take some risks and experiment at this stage. We need patience.
“The important thing for us players is not to get hasty or anxious, otherwise it all becomes more difficult. I believe we are on the right track.
“We could do with a big win, above all for the youngsters in the group, but I have faith.”
Gian Piero Ventura famously snubbed Jorginho for much of his tenure, but now Mancini and Chiellini have full faith in the Chelsea midfielder.
“Jorginho is fundamental. I’d say he is the one who controls the Italy tempo. We saw against Poland that once he got on the ball more and set the tempo, we saw a different Italy emerge.”