He is generally good for Italy actually. Him and Zaniolo been the better young attackers for Azzurri under Mancini. Two games of one average and one poor dont change that. But now its extra scrutiny here because he is our player.
At the Azzurri, as wel with U21 before, Chiesa usually preforms better than Zaniolo does. Zaniolo, while playing a normal 433, faces the same problems as Bernardeschi had with us. He’ll play to high on the pitch, only relies on his left foot and he starts to struggle because he can’t find space. Those players need to drop a bit on order to create something. Chiesa feels comfortable on the wing; just all speed, dribbling and shooting. More a classic winger like Callejon for example.
Im not saying that Zaniolo has more talent than Chiesa, but it’s the difference between players who are suited in that role that and players who obviously aren’t. It’s the same reason why I expect Chiesa to be a proper RWB with the width and pace he provides, and we’d destroy Kulu there.
Its easy with Roma and Parma, but Juve and Italy (under Mancini) are usually the dominant force, so more packed defenses.