If he goes it is impossible Giorgio Chiellini admits Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is too fast as he breaks silence on Euro 2020 incident
If he goes it is impossible – Giorgio Chiellini admits Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is too fast as he breaks silence on Euro 2020 incident × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football News
#EURO2020 #ITA #ENG
143The moment between Chiellini and Saka#EURO2020 #ITA #ENG https://t.co/kae7EB3SrK Speaking to The Times, Chiellini revisited his memory of the crucial incident of the contest. He claimed that pulling the left-footed forward down at that juncture of the match was the correct call. He said: "I never thought this [pulling Saka back] could be the memory of the summer. For me, OK, I made a mistake and a foul in the smartest and best way possible because I think I can protect the ball and let it go out." He added: "But he passed me under my arm and the first thing I see is to try and grab him. Saka is too fast for me. "If I started one or two moments before, I can run with him but if he goes, it is impossible. This is a good choice for me after a mistake." After the match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action, Italy emerged triumphant 3-2 on penalties, with Saka missing his team's fifth and decisive spot kick. Chiellini lifted the European Championship trophy for Italy, their second win in the tournament since 1968. Meanwhile, Saka has established himself as a crucial member of Arsenal's first-team plans. After registering 19 goal contributions last season, he has already netted once and laid out four assists in eight appearances across all competitions in the 2022-23 season. The Athletic UK@TheAthleticUKBukayo Saka has been directly involved in 36 Premier League goals for Arsenal (18 goals, 18 assists), now the second-most of any player while aged 21 or younger for the club in the competition, overtaking Nicolas Anelka (35) and behind only Cesc Fabregas (63).
[@OptaJoe]70981082Bukayo Saka has been directly involved in 36 Premier League goals for Arsenal (18 goals, 18 assists), now the second-most of any player while aged 21 or younger for the club in the competition, overtaking Nicolas Anelka (35) and behind only Cesc Fabregas (63).[@OptaJoe] https://t.co/BrfyGteiWq Arsenal are currently sitting atop the 2022-23 Premier League standings with 18 points from seven matches. The club will next be in action against city rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 1.
If he goes it is impossible – Giorgio Chiellini admits Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is too fast as he breaks silence on Euro 2020 incident
By Debkalpa Banerjee Modified 25 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Giorgio Chiellini was crucial to Italy's UEFA Euro 2020 triumph. Former Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has opened up about the infamous foul he committed on England and Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka during the Euro 2020 final last year. Chiellini, 38, captained his nation to glory in last summer's continental competition after beating England on penalties in the summit clash. However, his decision to foul Saka in the injury time of the contest has remained a crucial talking point even after more than a year. In the 96th minute, the match was tied at 1-1 and destined to go into extra time. Saka managed to get past Chiellini on the right flank but the veteran centre-back decided to cynically bring the forward down by grabbing his collar. Chiellini received a yellow card for the foul. VBET News@VBETnewsThe moment between Chiellini and Saka#EURO2020 #ITA #ENG
143The moment between Chiellini and Saka#EURO2020 #ITA #ENG https://t.co/kae7EB3SrK Speaking to The Times, Chiellini revisited his memory of the crucial incident of the contest. He claimed that pulling the left-footed forward down at that juncture of the match was the correct call. He said: "I never thought this [pulling Saka back] could be the memory of the summer. For me, OK, I made a mistake and a foul in the smartest and best way possible because I think I can protect the ball and let it go out." He added: "But he passed me under my arm and the first thing I see is to try and grab him. Saka is too fast for me. "If I started one or two moments before, I can run with him but if he goes, it is impossible. This is a good choice for me after a mistake." After the match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action, Italy emerged triumphant 3-2 on penalties, with Saka missing his team's fifth and decisive spot kick. Chiellini lifted the European Championship trophy for Italy, their second win in the tournament since 1968. Meanwhile, Saka has established himself as a crucial member of Arsenal's first-team plans. After registering 19 goal contributions last season, he has already netted once and laid out four assists in eight appearances across all competitions in the 2022-23 season. The Athletic UK@TheAthleticUKBukayo Saka has been directly involved in 36 Premier League goals for Arsenal (18 goals, 18 assists), now the second-most of any player while aged 21 or younger for the club in the competition, overtaking Nicolas Anelka (35) and behind only Cesc Fabregas (63).
[@OptaJoe]70981082Bukayo Saka has been directly involved in 36 Premier League goals for Arsenal (18 goals, 18 assists), now the second-most of any player while aged 21 or younger for the club in the competition, overtaking Nicolas Anelka (35) and behind only Cesc Fabregas (63).[@OptaJoe] https://t.co/BrfyGteiWq Arsenal are currently sitting atop the 2022-23 Premier League standings with 18 points from seven matches. The club will next be in action against city rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 1.