Italian goalkeeper believes Joe Hart is worth 10 an extra points

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Stefano Sorrentino thinks that England’s number one is worth 10 points to his side.

Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino has told Tuttosport newspaper that he believes that Joe Hart is worth an extra 10 points to Torino.

Hart has been in scintillating form as of late and his performances have garnered plaudits from onlookers.

He has been under much scrutiny due to his displays at Euro 2016, where he was pinpointed as the scapegoat for England’s failures.

And his blunders in the tournament were enough convince Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola that he did not have the technical or mental strengths needed to occupy City’s goal.

The England international did little to prove his doubters wrong as he struggled in his first Serie A match; flapping at a deep corner, Hart was directly culpable for the side’s 2-1 defeat to Atlanta.

But a stellar performance against Slovenia in his nation’s World Cup qualifier kept England in the tie.

The display was heralded by Sorrentino, who believes Hart will prove to be the difference-maker for Torino this on numerous occasions this season.

The Chievo stopper told Tuttosport newspaper: “Torino have signed a great goalkeeper. Against Slovenia he was simply extraordinary and everyone had to say so.

“I was not remotely surprised by his performances, though. I have been following Hart for years. I love to observe the best goalkeepers because you can always learn something from them.”

The Italian believes that his goalkeeping technique is key to his success.

“Hart’s style of goalkeeping shows a different ‘school’ to the Italian one,” he added. “For example, he uses the cross technique on a player who is running one-on-one. That means standing in a cross shape, with arms and legs wide, so you narrow the angle as much as possible.

“Someone like him can bring a good 10 points to a team per season. His decisive saves could contribute to four, five or six narrow wins.” __CDATA__
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