A Familiar Downfall: How Mancini Replicated the Inevitable Blunder

How is a coach supposed to drop a bunch of players who lent him a big serving hand in his greatest achievements? The answer is simple: "He doesn't". At least not until it's too late, and his past success has already consumed his future. In this regard, Roberto Mancini wasn't the first manager to commit the same sin, as he joins his loyalists in their great downfall.
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Italy vs North Macedonia Player Ratings: Verratti Not Enough

Aleksandar Trajkovski snatched the win for the Balkans with a shocking added-time winner on his old turf, spelling the end of the Azzurri's World Cup hopes, as the nation misses out on the grand carnival for the second time in a row. So here are our player ratings for Italy following their devastating defeat at the hands of North Macedonia. 
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Northern Ireland vs Italy Player Ratings: No Savior for the Azzurri

On a cold night in Belfast, Italy needed a hero, but found none, as Switzerland deservedly snatched the ticket to Qatar 2022 with an impressive 4-0 win against Bulgaria. So here are our player ratings for Italy who simply couldn't find a way through the defenses of Northern Ireland.

Italy vs Switzerland Player Ratings: Jorginho Misses Again

The two countries entered the matchup tied on 14 points in Group C with two games remaining. Italy dominated possession for much of the match, but Switzerland created its chances with dangerous counter attacks. In particular, the Rossocrociati were able to exploit Italy's right flank against Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Jorginho.