Chiellini boost for Juventus

Juventus’ defensive headache for their trip to Livorno should ease with the return of Giorgio Chiellini.

The latter has been out of action since picking up a muscle problem on the Friday before the 3-0 win over Napoli two weeks ago.

Juve will travel to Tuscany without the suspended duo of Angelo Ogbonna and Leonardo Bonucci, while there is a doubt regarding the fitness of Andrea Barzagli.

“There is an emergency, but I should play at the Picchi if there are no surprises before then,” stated the former Amaranto stopper.

“I’m feeling good and I am available.”

Chiellini could be asked to play in the middle of a back-three with Martin Caceres and Federico Peluso on either side.

“It makes no difference for me,” stated the man who is usually used on the left of the trio. “I’m always at the disposal of boss Antonio Conte.

“We were in great shape before the international break and now we want to start again from where we left off.”

Juventus are now just one point behind leaders Roma.

“We’re not thinking about top spot just yet. We are going down our path and Roma are going down theirs.”