Former Juventus forward Simone Pepe discussed the comparisons made between himself and Inter midfielder Valentino Lazaro on the ‘Deejay Football Club’ show on the Italian radio station Radio Deejay today.

“I think that the only person who plays like me is Candreva. He did the same as me, he’s coming off from a year like this and this year with Conte he has been reborn, the same thing I did after a bad season with Delneri. Conte makes you shine physically and mentally. Yes, Candreva plays like me, he plays on the right, shoots and crosses.”

Candreva has made 18 appearances under the guidance of coach Antonio Conte so far this season, proving to be one of the most important parts of the Italian coach’s tactical system at the club. He has scored three goals and provided three assists in that time, although he’s not played a full 90 minutes in the league since Inter’s 2-1 win over Brescia in October.