Claudio Marchisio admits the Italy squad must ‘roll up their sleeves’ in order to progress, as he discusses comparisons with Marco Tardelli.
Il Principino has reflected on the state of the national team, in its attempts to bounce back under Antonio Conte, following the 2014 World Cup disappointment.
“Moments like these are difficult for everyone,” Marchisio admitted in conversation with TopSalute.
Claudio Marchisio admits the Italy squad must ‘roll up their sleeves’ in order to progress, as he discusses comparisons with Marco Tardelli.
Il Principino has reflected on the state of the national team, in its attempts to bounce back under Antonio Conte, following the 2014 World Cup disappointment.
“Moments like these are difficult for everyone,” Marchisio admitted in conversation with TopSalute.
“The new Coach faces a very challenging task, that goes beyond making an in-game result. He also has to rebuild the relationship between the people and the team.
“In spite of the good premises, the World Cup did not go well, so we must roll up our sleeves– all of us, the Coach and the players – and work hard to bring our country back to being one of the most important in the world.”
Marchisio also discussed the long-drawn parallels between him and Juventus midfielder Marco Tardelli, the 1982 world champion.
“Comparisons are always nice at first, they're good to hear.
“Marco Tardelli, as well as being a friend, was among the greatest players for Juventus and for the national team.
“However as time passes, each should be judged in terms of what they have built over the course of their own career, without necessarily being compared to someone else.”