Former Roma boss Fabio Capello believes Italy have their own Paul Pogba in breakout star Nicolo Zaniolo.
Zaniolo scored twice against Porto on Tuesday to give Roma a 2-1 lead in their Champions League last-16 tie, and Capello saw many similarities between the 19-year-old and Pogba.
“Both Pogba and Zaniolo always look to play the ball,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“They never go for the safe option. They look for more and go towards their opponents’ goal.
Former Roma boss Fabio Capello believes Italy have their own Paul Pogba in breakout star Nicolo Zaniolo.
Zaniolo scored twice against Porto on Tuesday to give Roma a 2-1 lead in their Champions League last-16 tie, and Capello saw many similarities between the 19-year-old and Pogba.
“Both Pogba and Zaniolo always look to play the ball,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“They never go for the safe option. They look for more and go towards their opponents’ goal.
“it’s a sign of confidence, desire to take risks and character. That’s very important. He always keeps the ball, looks to get past his opponent and aim for goal.
“It’s the same thing that Pogba does. They both look for assists and shoot well from distance. He has character, strength and quality.
However, there is one thing Capello does not like about the attacking midfielder…
“The tattoos on his legs. That doesn’t sit well with me,” concluded the ex-Juventus and Milan Coach.