Chelsea and Italy forward, Cesare Casadei has claimed the Flying Eagles of Nigeria is a strong team and so want his teammates to be ready, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Italy, Nigeria, Brazil and Dominica at the on going FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina have been drawn in group D with the Gli Azzuri and Nigeria wining their opening matches.
The attacking midfielder was the shiny light of the day for Italy after he scored a brace and provided an assist in his team’s 3-2 victory over Brazil.
Knowing Nigeria also defeated Dominica Republic (2-1), Casadei will want his teammates to go into Wednesday’s match, their second group game, against Nigeria with the same spirit like that of Brazil.
“They are a very strong team, we must enter the field with the same spirit as the challenge against Brazil.”
The winner of the encounter is guaranteed a place in the Round of 16.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun