A player once billed as the next Gianfranco Zola has had a nomadic career, but a fine start to his season offer hope that his promise can finally be fulfilled
At Milan they used to think Simone Verdi could become Italy’s next Gianfranco Zola. His team-mates even started to refer to him by the former Chelsea player’s nickname: “Magic Box”. Just like Zola, Verdi was an undersized second striker with a hint of mischief and spellbindingly brilliant technique. Unlike Zola, he was equally happy striking the ball with either foot.
“Even Simone doesn’t know whether he’s better with his left or his right,” insisted the player’s father recently to La Repubblica. For as long as anyone can remember, Verdi has always practised taking free-kicks at the end of every training session with both his left and his right foot.
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Simone Verdi that is incredible. What a strike! #SerieA https://t.co/kBehBrADrT
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