Former coach Fabio Capello analysed Italy’s upcoming Euro 2024 Round of 16 duel with Switzerland, explaining why the ‘greatest responsibility lies with Serie A’ in their struggles so far. picked up a fairly lacklustre second place finish in Group B, finishing on four points after a 2-1 win over Albania, a 1-0 loss to Spain and a 1-1 draw with Croatia. The performances and results did little to calm supporters, who are concerned about the team’s quality and mentality heading into the knockout stages.
In the Round of 16, Italy will battle it out with Switzerland, who looked more positive in their group stage campaign at Euro 2024, picking up a win over Hungary and tight draws with Scotland and Germany. Murat Yakin’s side will be feeling confident of their chances to progress in the June 29 clash in Berlin. Writing for , Capello gave a detailed analysis of Italy’s position after the group stage and what needs to change in their knockout clash with Switzerland.
“Italy, forward with faith. But by faith I don’t just mean the spirit that the other night allowed us to throw ourselves into the box until the end and to tie the game against Croatia in the 98th minute thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s run and Mattia Zaccagni’s magic. “By faith (Fede in Italian, ed.
) I also mean Federico Chiesa, who remains the most international player of our national team. Sprints, bursts, changes of pace, high intensity. Modern football goes in this direction, just look at the Spain .