Nicolo Zaniolo’s former Inter Coach claims the midfielder can be Italy’s answer to Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard.
Zaniolo was a shock inclusion in Italy’s squad for their Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal, despite the Roma starlet not having a Serie A appearance to his name.
“On one hand I’m surprised because a player with no Serie A appearances has been called up to the national team,” William Vecchi, whom he played under for Inter’s Primavera side, told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Nicolo Zaniolo’s former Inter Coach claims the midfielder can be Italy’s answer to Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard.
Zaniolo was a shock inclusion in Italy’s squad for their Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal, despite the Roma starlet not having a Serie A appearance to his name.
“On one hand I’m surprised because a player with no Serie A appearances has been called up to the national team,” William Vecchi, whom he played under for Inter’s Primavera side, told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“On the other hand I’m not because it’s Nicolo, who has technical and physical potential. He’s above average compared to other players his age.
“I believe Mancini has seen him with the Under-19 team and in Inter’s Primavera side. Now he wants to see him in person.
“In my opinion, he’s a midfielder with quality and also a runner, like Gerrard or Lampard. He must believe in himself more and be more consistent in training.”
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