Marchetti happy to step into the breach as Italy bid to blitz All Whites

ITALY goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is excited about the opportunity to fill in for injured veteran Gianluigi Buffon tomorrow against New Zealand.

Buffon has a herniated disc and had to leave Italy’s opening game against Paraguay, and Marchetti came on as a substitute to help the Azzurri claim a 1-1 draw.

“I am convinced I can play a good game on Sunday,” said Marchetti, the goalkeeper of Serie A side Cagliari.