Cesare Prandelli has reiterated Giorgio Chiellini’s comments that Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon are ‘essential’ to Italy.

Cesare Prandelli has reiterated Giorgio Chiellini’s comments that Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon are ‘essential’ to Italy.

The defender has claimed that the Juventus” data-scaytid=”7″>Juventus pair will be a vital part of the Azzurri at this summer’s World Cup.

And the Coach has admitted that the veteran duo will play a big part in Brazil.

“It goes without saying that players like Pirlo and Buffon are essential to any Coach, because they have so much quality to offer and the right attitude, but it’s also great to have the enthusiasm and creativity offered by the younger players, who’ve always dreamed of playing in the World Cup,” he told FIFA.com.

“They bring a little bit of exuberance to the side and they can do the unexpected.

“We’ve freshened up the team and that’s exactly what we’re looking for at this World Cup.”

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