Cesare Prandelli Is The Right Man For Italy - Gianfranco Zola

Italy struggled by in their first official match under new head coach Cesare Prandelli, but the Squadra Azzurri eventually recorded a 2-1 win over Estonia on Friday to start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign on a high.

Former international Gianfranco Zola has now voiced his opinion that the Italian football association has made the right decision to appoint Prandelli as the nation's new head coach.

"It will not be an easy group when you consider the situation in Italy, but I have faith because we have a coach who has always had good experiences in his previous jobs," Zola told the UEFA website.

"He works very well with young players and that gives us the chance to build something new with a different, fresh mentality. I hope with my whole heart that our football becomes successful again.

"He is very good at working with players, whether they are young and new or players with a certain experience and personality. That is fundamental. At the moment the Italy team needs a leader, one who shows the way, mixed with young players who can inspire and freshen up the national team.

"I find it very important to focus on the sporting and football issues before any others. I hope Prandelli will take the right decisions. Brave decisions are needed to improve the situation."

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