The Italy Snub
Nicolò Fagioli, the young Fiorentina midfielder, has reacted with philosophy to being left out of Italy's World Cup playoff squad. In a press conference, he stated that he was not surprised to have been overlooked by the Italian coach.
Reasons for the Snub
Fagioli explained that the competition in the Italian team is very strong, particularly in his midfield position. He also highlighted that the players selected by the Italian coach are of very high quality.
Fagioli's Teammates
While Fagioli was not selected, his Fiorentina teammates, Moise Kean and Edin Dzeko, will be ready to take on the competition. The two strikers have had a very solid season with their club and are considered key elements of the Italian team.
« Kean and Dzeko are tough to stop », said Fagioli. « They have incredible technical quality and speed. They will be valuable assets for the Italian team ».