Roberto Mancini is reportedly disappointed with the recent performances of the Azzurri and has started to ponder his future. His contract with the Italian federation lasts until 2026. The boss is receiving interest from PSG and Tottenham and might be tempted to jump ship, La Repubblica informs (via SportMediaset).
The Euro 2020 winners beat Malta after losing to England, but only two-nil. They had a particularly lackluster second half. The gaffer usually protects his players, but he slammed them for their attitude last Sunday.
In addition, Mancini is on poor terms with the clubs, which often don’t allow their footballers to report to the national team due to very minor injuries. Moreover, the press has started to turn on him. He got away relatively scot-free after not qualifying for the World Cup.
FIGC president Gravina will attempt to pacify the simmering malcontent by inviting the players to show more attachment to the Azzurri and underline the tactician’s centrality in the Italian football ecosystem.
Our Take on Mancini
The coach has clearly lost his magic touch. His squad needs an injection of new ideas, fresh faces, and energy. The newcomers he unearthed have been okay, but he doesn’t need to look too far. Mattia Zaccagni, Nicolò Fagioli, Destiny Udogie, Nicolò Casale, Fabio Parisi, Tommaso Baldanzi, and a few other youngsters are ready to become regulars given their performances in Serie A. Considering the shortage of strong options, it was fine to stick with him despite the World Cup flop, which was partially fluky. However, if he’s no longer enthusiastic and super committed, it’d be better to part ways rather than drag things out.
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