Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure last summer, several Juventus senators from the present and past lamented the lack of team spirit displayed by the squad during the Portuguese’s time in Turin.
Nevertheless, the superstar’s impact on the scoring charts can’t be questioned, and Max Allegri’s men have been struggling in front of goal since the start of the season.
Whether Ronaldo’s presence would have changed the outcome of the season so far remains uncertain, but Giorgio Chiellini acknowledged the striker’s importance for the team during the previous three campaigns.
The captain joined Allegri for the pre-match press conference ahead of the Italian Super Cup clash which will take place at the San Siro Stadium on Wednesday night.
“Ronaldo used to hide some of our problems. He was an important player. With a top player like him, it’s easier to mask the issues we had,” said the veteran center back according to Football Italia.
“I expected a difficult season after his exit, but we are almost the same team as last season, with Locatelli and Kean and without Cristiano.
Chiellini says that he knew all along that Inter remain the Scudetto favorites despite the departures of Antonio Conte, Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi.
“You can ask [Inter defender Alessandro] Bastoni what I told him back in October when they were seven points off the top of the table.
“I said that only Inter could lose the Scudetto. Milan are in the race, but to me, Inter are the most complete team in Serie A. I may be wrong, but I’ve always thought they were the favorites for the Serie A title.”
??? Rubbish, Ronaldo was the problem!
Who was the problem before Ronaldo came? Fix it
no he didn`t, our goal difference PLUMETED when he joined. Old Man well past his prime. why try to re-write history? body language tells you everything about him and the fact united are having issues is NOT a coincidence. plus reports of him causing issues in the locker room and him scwng our market up on purpouse. One of our worst signings. I guess if you`re a layer you`re not a Fan.
Looks like the two geniuses above know more than Chiellini knows about the Ronaldo situation.They are the type of guys who would blame Ronaldo if Juventus concedes a goal.That man literally played under 3 different coaches in his mid 30s. They forgot what Ronaldo did against Ajax,Atletico and Lyon ,but instead blame him for Porto ,as if he has to perform everytime and if he fails to do so ,he will be crucified. I guess it’s true what they say ,People won’t remember the good things that you did ,but they will always remember what you did wrong.
These guys are the toxic Juventus fans ,who would blame Ronaldo for anything wrong that happens.
CR7 is a legend… reading the comments you don’t deserve him. GOAT!