Relief for Juve as Chiellini plans return
Monday, August 18, 2008
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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini feared his season was over on Sunday but now hopes to return next month as his knee injury is not as serious as feared.
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'Great news'
The 24-year-old centre-back left the field on a stretcher following a collision with AC Milan striker Alberto Paloschi during the Trofeo Berlusconi, which the Rossoneri won 4-1. Chiellini learned today that he had not suffered ligament damage and could return at the end of September. "It's great news," he said. "Yesterday I feared that my season was over. Now I will train separately from the rest of the team for about a month and I think I could return by the end next month." Juve are well placed to reach the group stage of the UEFA Champions League after winning the home leg of their qualifying tie against FC Artmedia Petržalka 4-0.
