The Italy boss claims the midfielder is disheartened by the fact that he is currently playing in the number 10 role when he wants to operate as a playmaker instead

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is not happy at the Ligue 1 champions, according to Italy coach Giampiero Ventura.

As Ventura prepares to make his bow as national team boss against France on Thursday, the 68-year-old revealed Verratti is upset due to being played out of position in the French capital.

"In Paris, Verratti is playing just behind the strikers, but it's not the right position for him. He is a playmaker,” Ventura told reporters.

"Also Verratti is not happy in PSG because he is playing in the wrong position.

"It's a shame because Verratti is an amazing player."

After starting the opening two matches of the Ligue 1 season on the bench, Verratti was in the line-up for PSG's surprise 3-1 loss at Monaco last week.