Conte: I want Rossi in the Italy set-up

Date: 21st August 2014 at 2:18pm
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Conte - ItalyNew Italy coach Antonio Conte has expressed in interest in working with Giuseppe Rossi in the Azzurri set-up for the future.

Rossi, who was left back in Florence whilst Italy crashed out in the Group stages under Cesare Prandelli could still have a place in the national team.

“I have come to talk with Montella [Vincenzo] because I am very interested in Rossi’ Conte told the press during a visit to Florence on Thursday morning].

“I want to be able to work with Rossi and I need to converse about the best and right time for the use of him.

“Montella and I are discussing in detail and he’ll explain to me what the conditions of the player are.

“To  re-alliterate, we are very interested in this player.”

Conte’s first game in charge of the Azzurri will occur on September 4, when they meet World Cup third place nation, the Netherlands.

 

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