Chiellini: ‘Juventus will aim to disrupt Roma’s nearly flawless system’
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Former Juventus player Giorgio Chiellini observes prior to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini urges his squad to ‘compete with Roma in duels and intensity, as we’ll aim to disrupt this nearly flawless system’ established by Gian Piero Gasperini. The match kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT. You can track all the lead-up and in-game developments from this clash as well as Lazio vs. Cremonese on the Liveblog. This encounter is a contest for fourth place, with just four points between the teams, although the league standings may appear somewhat unusual due to the staggered Week 16 fixtures caused by the Supercoppa Italiana obligations. Chiellini is confident Juventus is prepared for the challenge against Roma. LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Former Juventus and Italian national team defender Giorgio Chiellini arrives at the airport ahead of the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) “It’s a significant match, that is for sure. We must match them in their duels and intensity, which sets them apart under Gasperini, but we also need to avoid playing the type of game they relish,” Chiellini told Sky Sport Italia. “We’ll attempt to disrupt this nearly flawless system they’ve developed over the last few months.” Luciano Spalletti humorously addressed rumors in his press conference yesterday regarding the team excluding Jonathan David from dinners, attributing it to his “adding Parmesan cheese to seafood pasta.” So if Juve emerges victorious tonight, will everyone celebrate with a dinner? “We’ll see, but maybe not with clams on the menu,” Chiellini chuckled. BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, watches on prior to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) What has Spalletti contributed to the Bianconeri since taking over from Igor Tudor? “I believe his experience has introduced new strategies, which are convincing the players on a daily basis that what they practice in training can be effective in game situations. This week has been his first solely dedicated to training without a midweek match, so he has challenged the players positively. “We needed this after the victory in Bologna, which was one of the first times we truly demonstrated consistency and effectiveness for the full 90 minutes. We are facing a formidable opponent, so we realize how crucial the details will be, particularly on set pieces and counter-attacks. “Conversely, we also possess considerable attacking potential, so Roma cannot afford to underestimate us either,” Chiellini concluded. BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Manuel Locatelli and Bremer of Juventus celebrate following the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Gleison Bremer earns his first start since recovering from a meniscus tear on September 27, as Teun Koopmeiners is serving a suspension while Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal, and Dusan Vlahovic are sidelined due to injuries. Arkadiusz Milik also makes a return to the bench, a situation he hasn’t encountered since May 2024.
Published: 2025-12-20 19:29:00
source: football-italia.net
