Captain Gianluigi Buffon claims the controversy surrounding Italy is preferable to nothing happening, whilst promoting the younger players.

The Azzurri emerge from a spat between Coach Antonio Conte and the Juventus supporters after Claudio Marchisio was mistakenly diagnosed with a cruciate ligament injury.

However, the Bianconeri and Azzurri’s captain seems not to be overly bothered by the situation.

Captain Gianluigi Buffon claims the controversy surrounding Italy is preferable to nothing happening, whilst promoting the younger players.

The Azzurri emerge from a spat between Coach Antonio Conte and the Juventus supporters after Claudio Marchisio was mistakenly diagnosed with a cruciate ligament injury.

However, the Bianconeri and Azzurri’s captain seems not to be overly bothered by the situation.

“The last few days haven't been of the calmest in my Azzurri career, and certainly not the most boring,” Buffon began to reporters in today’s Press conference ahead of the England friendly.

“But this type of energy is far preferable to apathy, which leads to sluggishness and defeat. When I see molecules moving I feel happy – that's how it's always been for me.

“This has been a turbulent period, but I'm hoping it can serve to make us even more compact, and that it will let us make the best use of the days we spend together.

“I think the best way to reach the next European Championship is to support the younger players, those who are testing international waters and who represent the new elements of the team.

“We must be conscious that it takes a bit of patience if we want to help ourselves out, and help the movement [of Italian football]."

Buffon was also asked about England's Harry Kane, who scored 79 seconds into his debut with the Three Lions.

“He is the player of the moment in England. We've seen some footage and doubtlessly he's going to be the most frightening player alongside [Wayne] Rooney.

“England have many, many arrows in their quiver when it comes to the attack.”

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