Antonio Conte is set to have an Italy training retreat on May 18-21, but a return to 3-5-2 could cut Lorenzo Insigne.
The Coach is preparing for the tournament in France this summer, which begins against Belgium on June 13.
He is expected to call a training retreat at Coverciano from May 18 to 21, obviously not including Juventus and Milan players involved in the Coppa Italia Final on May 21.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent says 'we hope he can become Napoli’s Totti, the renewal isn’t important but he must become a cornerstone of the project.’
The 24-year-old is a product of the Vesuviani youth system and has had an impressive season with the San Paolo outfit, scoring 12 goals in 33 Serie A appearances.
Agent Fabio Andreotti is planning a long-term future for the forward at the club, believing he can become a similar figure to Francesco Totti at Roma.
Sampdoria Coach Vincenzo Montella thanks his fans and discusses Roma's Luciano Spalletti and Francesco Totti.
The former striker became the Giallorossi's Coach following the resignation of Claudio Ranieri in 2011. He went on take the reins of Fiorentina, and he earned such respect among the fans that he was applauded two weeks ago during Fiorentina-Sampdoria.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent says a Napoli renewal will only be discussed at “the end of the season”.
The 24-year-old has been a key man for the Vesuviani this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists to help his team to within three points of the Serie A summit.
As a Neapolitan native, the Italian international grew up supporting the club, but one of his representatives says there’s no rush to discuss a new contract.
Simone Zaza’s agent assures “we’re far from any transfer talk” as his client targets a place at Euro 2016.
The Juventus striker looks set to start for Italy in tonight’s friendly against Germany, despite just four Serie A starts this season.
Despite that lack of game time, Zaza has scored four League goals, and his representative says he’s not seeking a move away from Turin.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent says the Napoli playmaker is “indispensable” for Antonio Conte’s Italy squad.
The 24-year-old came off the bench and scored in Thursday’s friendly draw with Spain, but had been left out of previous squads after pulling out of a European Championship qualifier with injury.
Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne ‘brings quality in all attacking roles’ for Italy according to former CT Giovanni Trapattoni.
The veteran Coach was interviewed today ahead of the Azzurri’s international friendly against Germany in Munich tonight, which kicks off at 19:45 UK time.
“Am I worried about the Euros with Conte leaving? No, because the players are a little spoiled now but they know their earnings grow by doing well for the national team,” Trap told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Antonio Conte looks set to stick with a 3-4-3 shape for Italy’s friendly with Germany tomorrow.
The Azzurri deployed an attacking trident in the draw with Spain, winning plaudits for their performance in the match.
During this morning’s training session, the first part of which was open to the Press, the CT divided the squad into two teams.
Sky reports that one of these is likely to be the one which starts against Germany, likely the 3-4-3 shape with Lorenzo Insigne, Simone Zaza and Federico Bernardeschi up-front.
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon discusses the end of his career and praises Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne: 'He can take the Azzurri to the next level.'
The Italy captain saw his team produce an excellent game against Spain last Thursday as they drew 1-1 with the holding European champions.
The game was somewhat overshadowed by polemics over Coach Antonio Conte's departure and speculation over his possible successor.
Giovanni Trapattoni is “mad” about Lorenzo Insigne and tips Gian Piero Gasperini as the next Italy Coach.
Napoli talent Insigne had only been called up once for the Italy squad under Antonio Conte and pulled out with a knee injury.
He got his first cap since the 2014 World Cup and scored in a 1-1 friendly draw with Spain on Thursday.
