In a recent interview, football legend Gianfranco Zola shared his thoughts on young Juventus player Kenan Yildiz, noting similarities in their playing styles. Zola, formerly a star forward for Parma and Chelsea, explained, “There are players with qualities like mine, but today`s football is very different from my time. Yildiz at Juventus, for instance, possesses similar attributes, and he’s not alone in that.”
Zola also mentioned watching a Bologna vs. Napoli match where he was impressed by Ndoye. “I saw Ndoye play, and he has excellent skills, comparable to mine. However, playing in a different position, he needs to utilize his talent differently. I used to roam to find the ball and then position myself centrally as needed. Nowadays, players are used in other ways; the classic `fantasista` is less common, with roles shifting towards wingers or false nines.”