Christian Vieri presented Italy-France on the microphones of the national team’s social channels during the pre-match. Focus on the crisis of center forwards that has hit the national team in recent years: “It’s a coincidence, but now we’re returning with some good attackers. There’s Retegui, there’s Scamacca, there’s Kean who is very very strong. There is a small return from…”
Gasperini’s work had a huge impact on Retegui. What does Gasp have more than the others?
“Gasperini is the best coach there is in Europe for his ability to make young people improve. Every year they sell players, they buy others and he makes them play in an incredible way. How Gasperini values young people in Europe doesn’t seem to me there is no one else.”
Have you ever had a coach like Gasperini in your career?
“It’s all different. He works with a lot of young people and then you’re also in Bergamo, in a big team it’s different. Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund are the best clubs in Europe for young people.”
Thuram is in France’s attack, what strikes you about him?
“The best thing he has is that he goes deep, splits the defense. He is good technically, with his head, plays very well with the team and has important progression. He annoys the defenders.”