Bonucci reveals the key to his relationship with Juve & Italy teammate Chiellini

Leonardo Bonucci believes CT Roberto Mancini has ‘changed’ Italy and reveals the keys to his relationship with Juventus teammate Giorgio Chiellini.

Mancini has led Italy to four straight wins and six consecutive clean sheets, the Azzurri going eight months without conceding a goal.

“What’s changed, above all, is our CT,” Bonucci said at a Press conference.

“He came in with a very precise idea, which has gone on to spread throughout Italian football.

“Many young players have managed to impose themselves, each giving their own contributions.”

Bonucci and Chiellini remain the default centre-back pairing for both Italy and Juve...

“What interests Chiellini and I is not conceding. We’re able to create chances and it makes us happy when we take them.

“Giorgio and I have a relationship of friendship and esteem, on and off the field, and we’ll keep going until the end of both our careers.

“Our objective is to make players understand what it means to be in a team like the national team.