Lorenzo Insigne should be a starter for Italy at Euro 2016, argues 1982 World Cup winner Franco Causio.
The Napoli forward is not even guaranteed a spot in the final 23-man squad for the tournament yet, but has reportedly done enough to convince Antonio Conte.
“Conte is a maestro and in some ways is like Maurizio Sarri, as he manages to really motivate players and get the best out of each individual,” Causio told Il Mattino newspaper.
“When Sarri realised Ins
Lorenzo Insigne should be a starter for Italy at Euro 2016, argues 1982 World Cup winner Franco Causio.
The Napoli forward is not even guaranteed a spot in the final 23-man squad for the tournament yet, but has reportedly done enough to convince Antonio Conte.
“Conte is a maestro and in some ways is like Maurizio Sarri, as he manages to really motivate players and get the best out of each individual,” Causio told Il Mattino newspaper.
“When Sarri realised Insigne wasn’t fulfilling his potential as a trequartista, he changed the system to suit his players.
“In the 4-3-3 he flourished, going back to the incredible form he had at Pescara under Zdenek Zeman. I also see Insigne doing well in Conte’s 4-2-4 or as a second striker in the 3-5-2.
“The issue remains the same, if you have quality, then it will emerge in any context.”