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Giuseppe Marotta: Chiellini is a great player and a man of principle
The director of the Serie A leaders backed the Italy international and refuted the notion his side want to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic banned after the Coppa Italia incident
Feb 10, 2012 4:25:00 PM
By Luis Mira
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Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has leapt to the defence of Giorgio Chiellini following the defender's comments about AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Chiellini accused the Sweden international of slapping Marco Storari during the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro, which Juve won 2-1.
Milan duo Massimo Ambrosini and Marco Amelia have since slammed Chiellini for his remarks, but Marotta believes that the defender's character is unquestionable.
"Chiellini is a great player and a man with great principles," Marotta told Sky Sport Italia. "He did nothing except answer questions from the reporters.
"Neither he, nor Juventus, want to pass judgement on what happened. Milan are strong with or without Ibra.
"The Coppa Italia tie is still an open affair."
The return league is scheduled for March 21 at Juventus Stadium.
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Chiellini accused the Sweden international of slapping Marco Storari during the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro, which Juve won 2-1.
Milan duo Massimo Ambrosini and Marco Amelia have since slammed Chiellini for his remarks, but Marotta believes that the defender's character is unquestionable.
"Chiellini is a great player and a man with great principles," Marotta told Sky Sport Italia. "He did nothing except answer questions from the reporters.
"Neither he, nor Juventus, want to pass judgement on what happened. Milan are strong with or without Ibra.
"The Coppa Italia tie is still an open affair."
The return league is scheduled for March 21 at Juventus Stadium.
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