Benatia: 'Juve helped Bonucci'

By Football Italia staff

Medhi Benatia warns Leonardo Bonucci succeeded at Juventus “thanks also to Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and the rest.”

The Morocco international has effectively taken over after Bonucci’s surprise summer transfer to Milan.

“I don’t think Bonucci’s departure has anything to do with the number of goals we’ve conceded so far this season,” Benatia told Mediaset Premium.

“I respect Leonardo a great deal, he is an excellent player, but he did well at Juve thanks also to Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, Gigi Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner and the rest.

“We always try to give our best and Dani Alves has gone too, but changes are normal with a period of adjustment. We’ve still started the season strong with three Serie A victories.”

This evening, the Bianconeri beat Chievo 3-0 and prepare for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Barcelona.

“It wasn’t easy to face Chievo after the break for international duty and ahead of Barcelona, but we did well and can now focus on the future with confidence.”

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