Published 18:16 IST, November 13th 2019
Giorgio Chiellini cites Messi, Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic as toughest opponents
In a recent interview, Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini revealed the three strongest and toughest opponents that he has faced ever since making his debut.
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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been sidelined since the start of the 2019-20 Serie A season. In a recent interview with Juventus media, the veteran player was asked as to who are the toughest players he has faced over the course of his career. Read further to see who Chiellini's nightmare opponents are.
Giorgio Chiellini begins recovery from a season-ending injury
Day 1 ✅ #FinoAllaFine pic.twitter.com/vevIavylED
— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) September 3, 2019
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic toughest I've faced, says Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini, who has been part of the Juventus revolution since 2005, has been a pivotal figure for the Bianconeri squad for a long time now. Considered as a leader in the dressing room, Chiellini has been sidelined this season with a knee injury earlier this September. In an interview with Juvefc.com, Giorgio Chiellini singled out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the two strongest players he has had to privilege to play against.
48' | 💥 | CRISTIANO! CR7's free-kick is only just punched away by the keeper! #FCLMJuve [1-1] #JuveUCL pic.twitter.com/KPjJcDCPo3
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) November 6, 2019
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My city! My game! My rules! pic.twitter.com/g3F9PNTuEV
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) August 26, 2019
In addition to that, Giorgio Chiellini also claimed that the physical strength and athletic prowess of Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic also made the former a tough opponent to play against. Giorgio Chiellini also revealed that he was an AC Milan fan while growing up while his twin brother supported Juventus FC. However, when questioned now, Giorgio Chiellini said that he is now the biggest Juventus fan in the world.
Giorgio Chiellini spends some quality time with young Bianconeri fans
An afternoon of fun for the Junior Reporters, who got to interview Captain, @chiellini! 🎙😍
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) November 11, 2019
➡️https://t.co/0UxG6Hx821#JuniorReporter pic.twitter.com/VcPyH0ZIns
16:18 IST, November 13th 2019