Italy, Mancini: "Too much agitation, let's give young players time"
Roberto Mancini is trying to ease the tension surrounding the Italian team ahead of the match against Turkey. "We need to stay calm, without the agitation I see around us," he told Sky. "Football is made of episodes. On Friday, the game could have turned in the second half, but Belgium won deservedly. Young players need time. I liked Romano; he played a good game, apart from the mistake anyone can make."
Against Turkey, "we have the chance to change something, and some players, because at this level you can't play four games so close together. Montella has a very strong team, full of talent; it will be difficult."
Mancini also dismissed pressure on the team. "Pressure after the defeat to Belgium? None, it's a football match. Tomorrow we will try to play well and win," he added to Rai Sport. "There wasn't even confidence when we won the European Championship; we weren't considered among the top six or seven. We just need to work and give young players some time. Unfortunately, at their clubs, they don't have much time to play matches at this level, so we have to give them time."
Fresh materials — Italian Football
Barella stays home: Mancini leaves midfielder and ten others in Italy for Turkey match
Roberto Mancini made a surprising choice regarding the match against Turkey. The head coach decided not to call up ten of the 33 players in the squad for the trip to Bursa. They will stay at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano to continue their preparation. Among those not trave
Inter's Real Need: Not Another Striker, but a Solid Defense
Transfer market discussions always ignite excitement, fueling fan hopes of seeing their favorite players in their team's colors. Attackers often steal the spotlight, captivating supporters. However, focusing solely on forwards can blind teams to more critical issues that hinder perfor
Chivu's Tactical Reinvention of Diouf Mirrors Spalletti's Impact on Brozovic and Inzaghi's on Calhanoglu
Cristian Chivu, Inter's current coach, is reshaping Andy Diouf's game, much like Luciano Spalletti transformed Marcelo Brozovic and Simone Inzaghi molded Hakan Calhanoglu. This coaching approach goes beyond standard drills, instilling new tactical understanding in players. Chivu's work with th
Ravanelli: "Inter is clearly superior, but watch out for Roma and Juventus"
Fabrizio Ravanelli, a prominent figure in Serie A from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, spoke at an event organized by Operazione Nostalgia in Ancona. Speaking with Sportitalia, the former striker addressed the league's pecking order, identifying Inter as the team to beat. "
Inter's Goalkeeper Position Unsettled: A Challenge Looms Post-Break
Inter's goal remains without a clear No. 1. The early season saw a shaky hierarchy, with Pepo Martinez's starts showing promise but also occasional errors. He hasn't definitively claimed the starting role. Upon the league's return from the international break, att
Federico Chiesa to Inter: Tactical Impact on Wings and Attack
Inter's winter transfer window might hold surprises. Specifically regarding incoming players, the club's leadership aims to strengthen the attack if a player is sold. Luis Henrique could be that departure, while Federico Chiesa, currently at Liverpool with limited playing time due to injuries and