Italy Coach Antonio Conte Explains Reason For Snubbing Stefano Okaka

Italy Coach Antonio Conte Explains Reason For Snubbing Stefano Okaka

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Italy&rsquo;s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia, national team boss Antonio Conte has acknowledged that Sampdoria forward Stefano Okaka has been impressive this season.<br /><br />However, the manager noted that he could not hand him an invitation to the Azzurri because he had other options in attack.<br /><br />&ldquo;He&rsquo;s doing well, as Matri and Quagliarella. I chose Balotelli because we followed him, he always tried to do his best.<br /><br />&nbsp;&ldquo;If every three minutes in Serie A had to summon all, then it would not be an ambition to arrive at the National, &rdquo; Conte said.<br /><br />Stefano Okaka has totaled 12 appearances for the youth teams of Italy, scoring 4 goals in the process.<br /><br />He was born in Castiglione del Lago, Italy 25 years ago to parents, who are both Nigerians.<br /><br />Photo Credit : asromalive.it<br />
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