Lorenzo Insigne hit back after Gianni Rivera complained “they give the Number 10 shirt to anyone now, even goalkeepers or Insigne.”
The Napoli talent wore the jersey when Italy lost 3-0 to Spain in last night’s World Cup qualifier.
“They give the Number 10 shirt to anyone now, even goalkeepers, even Insigne,” shrugged Azzurri legend Rivera on Sky Sport Italia.
"It doesn't mean anywhere near what it used to."
Lorenzo Insigne hit back after Gianni Rivera complained “they give the Number 10 shirt to anyone now, even goalkeepers or Insigne.”
The Napoli talent wore the jersey when Italy lost 3-0 to Spain in last night’s World Cup qualifier.
“They give the Number 10 shirt to anyone now, even goalkeepers, even Insigne,” shrugged Azzurri legend Rivera on Sky Sport Italia.
"It doesn't mean anywhere near what it used to."
Insigne was asked about the comments and gave his response to the same channel.
“I leave criticism to others. I am relaxed and what number I’m wearing doesn’t interest me. Over the last two games I played with the 10 and people praised my performances.
“I accept criticism, but always try to give my best on the field and prove what I can do.”