Federico Bernardeschi is keen “not to disappoint” new Italy boss Giampiero Ventura but admits the old guard “are still the best”.
Bernardeschi has been tipped to play a key role in Giampiero Ventura’s Italy team as the Coach is expected to persist with Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 formation, but the Fiorentina wingback is in no rush to displace his elders.
“Italy? I’m happy to have participated at the European Championship, it was a great experience,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Federico Bernardeschi is keen “not to disappoint” new Italy boss Giampiero Ventura but admits the old guard “are still the best”.
Bernardeschi has been tipped to play a key role in Giampiero Ventura’s Italy team as the Coach is expected to persist with Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 formation, but the Fiorentina wingback is in no rush to displace his elders.
“Italy? I’m happy to have participated at the European Championship, it was a great experience,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I said that the Under-21 team would become a reference point in world football but, for now, the old Azzurri group are still the best.
“I hope not to disappoint the expectations of the new Coach Ventura.”