Marco Verratti isn’t concerned by the prospect of competing with Andrea Pirlo for an Italy starting shirt. “We are all made to feel important here.”
Marco Verratti isn’t concerned by the prospect of competing with Andrea Pirlo for an Italy starting shirt. “We are all made to feel important here.”
Pirlo was set to quit international football after the World Cup, but he’s changed his mind following the appointment of his former Juventus” data-scaytid=”5″>Juventus boss Antonio Conte.
“We are lucky to have Andrea,” Verratti stated after the 2-0 win over Holland last night, a game Pirlo missed through injury. “He is world class, a player who increases the level of the side.
“When I’m called I will just look to make the decisions as difficult as possible for the Coach, but I will always respect his team choices.
“The Coach is someone who makes everyone feel important, even those who sit on the bench,” added the Paris Saint-Germain youngster.
“It is really satisfying to be a part of this squad. We all just have to show our worth when we are given a chance on the field of play.”
Verratti, one of the few Azzurri players to leave Brazil 2014 with their reputation enhanced, was used as a 63rd minute substitute in Bari on Thursday.