Italy won EURO 2020, then failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, reached the Quarterfinals of the Nations League and now start the EURO 2024 qualifier with a 1-2 loss at home. Looks like Mancini’s Azzurri is in a erratic state.
Mancini said: “We conceded two avoidable goals, we need to focus more on set-pieces, especially when England are playing well in the air. We have the upper hand completely. In the second half, they didn’t have a shot on target, the first half was more even and we had a hard time attacking from the back. They always found a way out.”
Italy has just lost the opening match of the EURO qualifying round.
“However, after the break we decided to do something different and everything was better.”
This coach is accused of putting too much faith in players who have won EURO 2020 like Jorginho without bringing in new faces. He said: “Our players are still valuable, they are not at the end of their careers. They are not 36-37 years old, this is a top game and we need players who are used to this situation. They can still give a lot.’
Thanh Vu | 09:08 March 24, 2023
