LOS ANGELES — From the moment Giorgio Chiellini arrived in Los Angeles, it was shocking how much he already knew about Major League Soccer. In a packed room full of media he started to give facts and tidbits about joining LAFC in the middle of a season and what the road ahead looked like for them.
Since then, the admiration and knowledge has only grown on his behalf. The road traveled brought one of the world’s best defenders ever around the United States. It culminated with the seasoned veteran helping lead LAFC, both on and off the field, to MLS Cup.
It’s one of the most unbelievable turnarounds that makes life before Messi in June seem like it was years ago.“He’s contributed consistently at an incredible pace already, but one we’ve seen from him through his entire career,” said LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo. “Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing none of us should not have expected. He’s the best player in the world.
But back stateside Miami still has to play a crucial game without key guys. Busquets and Alba will still be around, but can they suffice? Imagining Tata giving the Argentine Football Association a call and saying Miami needs Messi more than they do due to a playoff push is not far-fetched.“They are in a situation in which it is not easy to reach the playoffs, but I bet on it,” Chiellini said. “I think that they will join the playoffs.”
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