"I ct of National? My story speaks of many years with the blue shirt but coaches like Spalletti or Conte have an advantage over me, because they have a history in the Italian championship different from mine. I started abroad and, for the Italian mentality, it is thought that if you start abroad it is as if you have never coached. I am studying to return to important levels; there were other coaches around who were more attractive for the national team”. These words Fabio Cannavaro, former captain of the national team and world champion in 2006, on Radio Anch'io Sport about the rumours that had been circulating that he was coaching the National, after the farewell of Mancini.
The FIGC's choice then fell on Luciano Spalletti. "Beyond the men on the field, we will have to return to having a more Italian spirit. We have always been used to deceiving our opponents, to not wanting to lose, but today our attention drops too easily", the former defender then explained about the current situation of the Italian national team.
"We've been in trouble for a few years. We no longer invest in facilities, in young people, we're having fewer children. There are many explanations, but it hurts. In 2006 Lippi could count on 70 percent Italians and 30 percent foreigners in the league, today it's the opposite. We should invest in Italians and perhaps remove some decrees that don't allow us to do so", concluded Cannavaro.
"Donnarumma? He is the regular starter of this national team. He may be in difficulty but he made us win a European Championship – added Cannavaro -. Buffon in the blue staff? It is needed to bring experience. Spalletti is a great coach but perhaps he doesn't have the experience needed for the national team. Buffon is an important purchase".
Article published on 11 September 2023 - 10:40
