Eder and Leonardo Bonucci sealed a comeback win for the Azzurri, leaving their coach in high spirits as he looked forward to Russia
Tag: Giampiero Ventura
Ventura: Barzagli told me he had serious personal problems
The defender’s Italy withdrawal has been put down to familial issues by the national team coach after claims he went out partying
'We've got what it takes' – Ventura optimistic after Italy win
After seeing his side win again in World Cup qualifying the manager is looking forward to a “wonderful” future
'There haven't been positive signs' – Ventura says Balotelli must 'change' to earn Italy recall
The controversial striker’s hopes of an Azzurri recall appear to have been dented by his latest red card for Nice
Ventura remains undecided on Balotelli recall
Despite the good form of the Nice forward in Ligue 1 his national team manager has said he is unsure whether or not he will be calling the striker back into the squad
Ventura: Belotti like Ronaldo and Buffon
A €100 million release clause in the starlet’s new Torino contract will not distract him from improving given his dedication, insists the Italy coach
Ventura: Buffon welcome in Italy coaching set-up
The Juventus legend is set to retire after the 2018 World Cup and his boss with the Azzurri is keen for him to form part of the nation’s backroom staff then
Emery: Verratti not wasted in Ligue 1
Claims that the midfielder’s talents are being frittered away because his side are never pushed have been rebuffed by the Spanish boss
Italy boss Ventura claims Verratti is wasted in Ligue 1
The midfielder has been at the heart of PSG’s engine-room during their recent dominance, but his Azzurri boss claims he must look for a new environment
De Rossi fears greed may hinder Italy's World Cup hopes
The Roma midfielder wants to see an earlier start to Serie A in 2017-18 in order to better prepare players for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain but doubts it will happen
Ventura proud to be able to count on Italy options
The 68-year-old believes he is making good progress with the Azzurri after rounding off his honeymoon period with a 0-0 draw against Germany
Not enough quality in Italy, laments Nesta
The legendary centre-back believes that the Azzurri overachieved at Euro 2016 and does not think the squad is as strong as it once was