Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has hailed the impact of Carlos Tevez following the Argentine's winner against Genoa this afternoon.

Tevez struck the only goal of the match as the Bianconeri edged to a 1-0 victory, which temporarily lifted them 17 points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

"Our energy was running low after the last two to three weeks of very intense matches," he told Sky Sport Italia.

"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."

Tevez is the leading scorer in Serie A this season with 16 goals.