Giorgio Chiellini spoke to Sky Sport just minutes before kick-off between Juventus and Napoli, sharing his thoughts on the match, Antonio Conte’s preparation, and the situation regarding En-Nesyri.
The Match
“Great desire to take the field and try to win, knowing that it will be difficult against the champions of Italy,” Chiellini said. “We are building something important. Winning on Wednesday meant a lot, and despite the difficulties we had against Benfica, we managed to get the victory. We are laying brick by brick to build a beautiful house. Today, we have the chance to experience a special match with our fans.”
Conte’s Preparation
When asked about how Antonio Conte approaches such high-profile fixtures, the Juventus executive explained:
“How does he prepare them? For these matches, there’s no need for extra motivation. There’s always the desire to win the big game, and the players will face it aware of our quality and their strength. These matches go beyond any kind of motivational speech.”
Praise for Yildiz
Chiellini also spoke highly of young star Kenan Yildiz, whose progress continues to impress:
“He has technique, great ball control, and dribbles at high speed. Physically, he has grown a lot. He accelerates quickly and moves the ball with great speed — that’s something special he has. This year, he’s scoring and providing assists: he still has so much potential for his age but already offers a lot in the present.”
En-Nesyri Deal Off
Finally, Chiellini addressed the transfer situation involving Youssef En-Nesyri:
“The boy has expressed doubts about the formula. For us, at this moment, the deal is closed. We don’t want to buy him outright. We’ll see if opportunities arise, we’ll stay alert, but for now, for us, the negotiation is closed.”
