Zbigniew Boniek is delighted with the game. The UEFA vice-president in an interview for “La Gazzetta dello Sport” almost melts over the performance of the Polish midfielder in the Europa League match, in which SSC Napoli faced away with. In the first match of the 1/16 final it was a 1: 1 draw.
Boniek melts over the playing of Piotr Zieliński. “He’s one of my favorite footballers”
The Italians took a favorable result from the Catalan capital, largely thanks to the sensational game of Zieliński. from the very beginning of the meeting he was very active and fueled further attacks. In the 29th minute of the game, Zieliński finalized his team’s action and gave it the lead 1-0. Ferran Torres scored the equalizer for FC Barcelona after they changed sides.
In an interview for “La Gazzetta dello Sport” he also spoke in superlatives about Piotr Zieliński’s game. The former president openly admitted that he appreciates the Polish representative.
– He is one of my favorite players in terms of technique. They say it matured late, but I answer that over the years in Naples it showed a high level. He’s not the type to make a star on the pitch, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a very good player. On the contrary, I appreciate him all the more, because he always remains himself – said Boniek.
The UEFA vice president is not alone in his opinion. Zieliński’s excellent attitude in this match did not escape the attention of other experts. The Pole’s game is enchanted by, among others former player, or SSC Napoli, Manuele Blasi.
The rematch of the 1/16 finals of the Europa League between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona will take place on February 24 at 21:00. The goal in Thursday’s match was the seventh goal of the season for Zieliński.
Source: Sport
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