The Italian national team is in the right hands under Antonio Conte, with the immediate response to his appointment positive.
World Cup winner Dino Zoff, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella and Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic led the approval of Conte s unveiling as the Italy coach.
Conte signed with the Italian Football Federation on a deal taking him through to July 2016, with Zoff claiming Cesare Prandelli s successor was the right selection.
Antonio has the right temperament and drive to raise the atmosphere after the disappointment of the World Cup, Zoff told Itasportpress.
He s the right man to lift the Azzurri colours to the top. He can transform the Nazionale from a frog to a prince.
I think he ll need a little time, but in the long run I…
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The two heavyweights in the Confederations Cup Group B are set to clash in Kazan this Thursday, as Chile and Germany will play with a semifinal berth on the line. The winner would secure a berth in the next stage, so there is no question both sides will be extra motivated for this contest.
Germany
Despite the fact several experts have said Germany are not taking the tournament seriously, Germany formed a competitive squad and secured a 3-2 win in their debut against Australia. Joachim Low might be using an alternative side, but they still looked productive and threatening every time they stepped into the final third. Julian Draxler, Leon Goretzka and Sandro Wagner had interesting displays, and …