Zoff won over by Lazio keeper Motta after Coppa semi heroics

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Italy World Cup winner Dino Zoff admits he\'s been impressed by Lazio goalkeeoer Edoardo Motta.

Motta was superb as Lazio reached the Coppa Italia final with a penalty shootout semifinal win against Atalanta in midweek.

Zoff told Il Corriere dello Sport: "We've always had some great goalkeepers, at least three or four capable of aspiring to the national team.

"However, it's still early days for him; he needs to continue working to improve. What struck me against Atalanta? His calm, his expression when saving. Doing important things with a certain ease. This is clearly synonymous with quality.

"He's shown his strength, he's done simple things so well that they've truly been impressive. Imagine, a goalkeeper who stands out by doing simple yet impressive things (laughs).

"It's true that there was an emergency, but (coach Maurizio) Sarri was good and courageous in trusting him, offering a young goalkeeper who certainly has all the qualities."

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