In a recent interview given to Corriere della Sera, Christian I came he spoke about the situation of the Italian national team's forwards, focusing in particular on Mateo Retegui and its impact on the Serie A championship. “It's not a particularly brilliant period in terms of the abundance of strikers in Italy”, Vieri noted. However, the former Italian striker underlined the progress of Retegui, who is emerging with continuity at theAtalanta under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini.
"Retegui really seems to have made a big leap forward. At Atalanta he met one of the greatest coaches in the world and it is no coincidence that he is scoring a lot, regularly. In addition to the goals, he guarantees a great job for the team, and is very important for the national team", said Vieri. The former centre forward's thoughts also go to Gianluca scamacca, from whom a return in full form is expected: “Now we are also waiting for Scamacca”, he added.
Vieri then shared his opinion on the championship Serie A, indicating the Napoli as one of the most accredited teams to fight for the title. “I have no doubts: Napoli will fight for the title", he stated firmly. Speaking of possible surprises, he mentioned the Lazio as a “loose cannon” in the race for qualification in Champions League. "Lotito is one of the best presidents around. I will soon go and see Lazio live, together with its fans, who have a unique sense of belonging"he concluded.
Article published on 17 October 2024 - 11:24
