Marco Verrati, midfielder for the Italian national team, assured this Thursday that his teammate Jorginho he is “untouchable” in the eleven of Italy, and that allows to improve those who have around him.
“Jorginho makes everything seem very simple, it is essential for this team. We do not have many players with his characteristics, he is untouchable, “he said. Verratti in an interview with UEFA. “He makes the team work and improves those around him,” he added.
Verratti highlighted the merits of coach Roberto Mancini for restoring enthusiasm and dignity to the Italian football movement, which had collapsed after failing to qualify at world of 2018, with Gian Piero Ventura on the bench.
“We went through difficult times, now we have fun, we are a mix between young people and expert players. We are showing that we are a good team and we will have our options in the Eurocup“, he claimed.
“Everyone knows what they have to do and that's good, because we don't see each other that often and we don't have much time to prepare the tactic. We did it thanks to the coach,” he continued. Verratti was the starter last Sunday in the Italy-Wales finished 1-0, with an assist from him, after being out for more than a month due to a collateral ligament injury in his right knee.
“The coach always gave me confidence, he pushed me to work hard and to return as soon as possible. I have to thank him because he allowed me to be where I am now,” he said. Verrati.