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Teaser - Chiesa Tears ACL, Roma Meltdown Against Juventus (Ep. 184)
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We discuss the latest news surrounding Federico Chiesa's ACL injury, Roma's meltdown against Juventus, Inter's march to the Scudetto, and much more.
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Transcript
Chiesa's ACL Tear: Impact on Club and Country
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Speaker
So in the wild shootout between Roma and Juve yesterday, we saw Federico Chiesa go down, injured, and we're learning today that he has indeed torn his ACL. I mean, this is going to have huge implications, obviously, not only on Juve, but the Italian national team. This is devastating for the Azuria.
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Speaker
The following is a clip from this week's Italian football podcast.
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Speaker
It's devastating, first of all, for
Recovery Concerns: Can Chiesa Bounce Back?
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Speaker
Kiesa. He's going to be out six months, the kind of player he is, explosive player with his pace, his acceleration. Is he going to be the same player again? Is that worry?
Controversy: Was Chiesa Rushed Back to Play?
00:00:51
Speaker
I ask the question of the physio, why the hell after he'd, I think, partially torn it in the first incident with Chris Smalling, why on earth was he let back on the pitch? Then Juventus, of course,
Implications for Juventus and Italy's Future
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Speaker
Are they going to get in the top four now? But most of all, Italy, World Cup qualifying playoff in March. They play against Portugal in Lisbon in the final, probably away with an attack that struggles to score goals. It's a nightmare for Italy as well.