In 2021, Federico Chiesa established himself as one of the most coveted footballers on the planet. The winger performed admirably under Andrea Pirlo at Juventus, before playing a vital role in Italy’s triumphant Euro 2020 campaign.
Sadly, 2022 turned out to be the exact opposite. The nightmare year began with a devastating ACL injury that sidelined him for 10 months. The 25-year-old could only watch from afar the spectacular fall of the Azzurri, who were knocked out of the World Cup playoffs at the hands of North Macedonia in Palermo.
For this reason, Chiesa regrets missing the opportunity, since he believes that he could have lent a hand to his compatriots.
“With Italy, we are aiming for Euro 2024,” said the former Fiorentina star in an interview with ANSA via Calciomercato.
“The match that I would have liked to play at all costs is the one against North Macedonia, because I would have liked to lend a hand to my teammates, but unfortunately it was not possible.
“I have grown on a human and mental level, as this injury puts you in front of many obstacles that I have never faced before.”
The Juventus player also revealed how he and his teammates must approach each match amid the current legal crisis.
“We must aim to achieve our goals. We will have to score as many points as possible, taking one game at a time.
“In 2023, I hope to play continuously. The goal is to get back into shape and find regular playing time.
“Unfortunately I missed the last game due to fatigue, but he is doing well after a long injury and I have to say that I feel good physically.”
