Montella says he appreciates the attitude of the youngster.
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He told Sky Italia: "He's a player with a balanced mentality, always wanting to improve. And you know, if there are signs, you'll notice them right away when you see a player who's not content to settle, right?
"And so, he started doing something else, never leaving the pitch, he arrived early, but he does it all now, basically. So, he's a player who, given his qualities, is destined to improve even further."
Montella also said: "He prefers, he always prefers to go to the left, and then he's devastating there, because he can dribble past a third winger.
"He's a player who, when he has the opportunity to go one-on-one, never holds back."