Former Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin compares Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski to Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne. ‘But he must score more’.
The Poland international moved from the Friuli to Napoli in August 2016 and made his debut at the Dacia Arena under Guidolin, who rates the 26-year-old among the best.
“Zielinski is like De Bruyne, but he must score more,” Guidolin told Il Mattino.
Former Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin compares Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski to Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne. ‘But he must score more’.
The Poland international moved from the Friuli to Napoli in August 2016 and made his debut at the Dacia Arena under Guidolin, who rates the 26-year-old among the best.
“Zielinski is like De Bruyne, but he must score more,” Guidolin told Il Mattino.
“I was hoping for a growth like this. When he came to us in Udine, I saw a child who immediately showed he had great skills and could become an international player.
“He had two feet that enchanted and that’s a gift. Left or right made no difference and now you notice it even more, because he has added considerable muscle growth.
“For me, he has always been an attacking midfielder, a classic No 10. Over time, I realised he can play in the midfield, as he did well under [Maurizio] Sarri.
“He’s a versatile player, but I always criticise him for one thing: a midfielder like him has to score 10 goals a season.
“He must try harder. I hope he improves and grows even further; he would have the qualities to skip the man and go for goal. He’s a player like De Bruyne, but he must convince himself of his qualities and not be shy.”