Fomer Italy international Giancarlo Antognoni believes the Azzurri will be a major threat at this summer’s World Cup.
Fomer Italy international Giancarlo Antognoni believes the Azzurri will be a major threat at this summer’s World Cup.
The Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”5″>Fiorentina legend is also pleased with Cesare Prandelli’s decision to stay on as Coach and has praised the quality of players such as Gigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti.
“Prandelli has just renewed his contract,” Antognoni said to Gazzetta dello Sport. “Cesare has an ambitious project in mind.
“We can be among the top four teams at the World Cup. Have you seen Buffon? He never gets old, he’s like Dino Zoff!
“He phenomenal. The defence is strong, in midfield with have other great older players like Pirlo and others of international class.
“We must hope for two things. The growth of Balotelli and the recovery of Rossi, the champion who can make the difference.
“I can guarantee that the likes of Brazil, Spain and Argentina will want to face us as late on in the tournament as possible.
“Brazil is also waiting for Totti. He’s like wine, the older he gets the better he gets!”