Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini hailed matchwinner Carlos Tevez after victory over Genoa.

Tevez struck to earn Juve the 1-0 win.

Chiellini said: "We knew we'd suffer against an intense Genoa side that presses you all over the field, but we didn't concede much in the end.

"Plus we have players of such quality in attack and Tevez again showed how decisive he is. He has been important since his first day, not just with words, but with his attitude on the pitch.

"On match day he is transformed, working so hard not only going forward, but also helping out at the back.

"Against Palermo and today we saw a Juve side that might not have been sparkling, but was tough and knew how to win."