Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Giorgio Chiellini is close to making his return from injury.
The 35-year old had surgery in September on a ruptured cruciate ligament and had been ruled out for six months.
‘’He’s proceeding as scheduled. Giorgio is alternating between individual and team training,’’ Sarri told reporters.
‘’The progress that he is making is very important. The most important thing is that right now is to listen to what he says to us. Clinically, he’s totally healed. All that matters now is how he feels,’’ He added.
According to Sarri, Blaise Matuidi will have an important role to play for the remainder of the season. The Juventus boss is also planning to give more playing time to Adrien Rabiot who has started just four Serie A games in 2020.
‘’Rabiot is improving a lot and is in a very good moment, so I’ve picked him rather than other midfielders, but we can’t forget who Matuidi is and the strength he has, ‘’ Said Sarri.
‘’In the long run, Matuidi is one of those players who is always useful. This is just one period; there are lots of games to play.
‘’But now, I honestly think we have to give this guy [Rabiot] some consistency. He’s finding confidence and form. I think he can improve further. I think its important now to let him play four or five games to find consistency.’’
