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'He helped me a great deal' - Romagnoli ready to step up for Italy in place of injured Chiellini

The Juventus defender is unlikely to feature again during Euro 2020 qualification, but the Milan defender Romagnoli aims to replace him

Alessio Romagnoli feels ready to step up for Italy in an attempt to replace the injured Giorgio Chiellini.

The Juventus defender suffered a rupture in his anterior cruciate ligament during training with the Bianconeri last Friday, ruling him out for several months for club and country.

Romagnoli featured alongside Chiellini's team-mate Leonardo Bonucci at the centre of Italy's defence on Thursday, as Roberto Mancini's side overcame Armenia 3-1 in a Euro 2020 qualifier.