Giorgio Chiellini said Carlos Tevez is “transformed on match day” after Juventus saw off Genoa 1-0.
“Our energy was running low after the last two to three weeks of very intense matches,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia.
Tevez scored a stunning goal in the first half, then his penalty was parried by Eugenio Lamanna.
“We knew we’d suffer against an intense Genoa side that presses you all over the field, but we didn’t concede much in the end.
Giorgio Chiellini said Carlos Tevez is “transformed on match day” after Juventus saw off Genoa 1-0.
“Our energy was running low after the last two to three weeks of very intense matches,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia.
Tevez scored a stunning goal in the first half, then his penalty was parried by Eugenio Lamanna.
“We knew we’d suffer against an intense Genoa side that presses you all over the field, but we didn’t concede much in the end.
“Plus we have players of such quality in attack and Tevez again showed how decisive he is. He has been important since his first day, not just with words, but with his attitude on the pitch.
“On match day he is transformed, working so hard not only going forward, but also helping out at the back.
“Against Palermo and today we saw a Juve side that might not have been sparkling, but was tough and knew how to win.”
Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci had quite a few clashes with Marco Borriello in the second half, their former Juventus teammate now back at Genoa.
“We’re good friends and have known each other since the youth teams, but on the field our physicality is important and so it’s normal we will give each other a good hammering. I’m glad he’s back to playing regularly.”