We asked Federico Fazio to recommend five of his favourite films for fans to watch during the current period of lockdown and social distancing...

The Argentine defender is finally back in training with his teammates following the long lockdown period in Italy.

A self-confessed film fan, Fazio loves to re-watch the classics.

“I really love to go to the cinema,” Fazio said.

“Here in Italy I go to the theatres a lot less, because I generally like to watch films in their original language – and it’s not so easy to fit those screenings in with our match schedule.”

Here are the films 'Il Comandante' reckons are worth watching during the current lockdown...

The Sixth Sense

“This film was really one of a kind at the time of its release. I was very young when it came out, but it made a big impression on me: the storyline keeps you glued to the screen and the turns it take are surprising. And it has one of the greatest twists of all time.”

Match Point

“There’s no need to underline the greatness of Woody Allen’s work. Again, we are talking about a film that contains a brilliant twist in the plot. These are the sort of details I always look for in any film – it’s definitely among my favourite of the genre.”

Relatos Salvajes ('Wild Tales')

“This is an Argentine film that came out a few years ago – it’s in one of my five favourites of all-time. There are six different sub-plots, all of them tied to a common idea: just how far a person’s instinct and desire for revenge can drive them. I would advise everyone to watch it.”

Pulp Fiction

“If we are talking about films with shifting perspectives, with flashes forward and backwards in time… well how can I not pick a Quentin Tarantino film?

"The first time I saw this film it was with my dad, and I must have been nine or 10 years old. It was incredible. It blew me away in every respect, from the plot itself to the soundtrack. It remains among my favourites.”

The Godfather

“If there is one film that has been my favourite forever and, I think, will remain my favourite forever too – it’s this one. The Godfather. The first one is a masterpiece; Marlon Brando is amazing, so is Al Pacino.

“I love everything about it: the era it takes place in, the music, the plot. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve watched it. Whenever I start watching it I always end up spending 10 hours in front of the screen… because I end up having to watch the whole trilogy again.

“It always happens like that – but it’s absolutely worth it, without a doubt!”