Roberto Mancini, Italy head coach, spoke about Sporting midfielder Issa Doumbia after his first start for the Azzurri tonight, in the 3-1 win against Turkey.
"Vergara needs to play these games to step up a level; I am sure he will improve enormously. Doumbia is further ahead of Vergara at the moment because he already plays in the Champions League," said the coach, justifying his starting spot ahead of Antonio Vergara, of Napoli.