Massimo Oddo told TuttoMercatoWeb that Italy’s national team problems must be solved at the source. Roberto Mancini prepares Italy for a Nations League game against France at San Siro.
Oddo on Italy’s national team problems
The 2006 World Cup winner said: “The national team now has the same problems as in recent years. They have to be solved at the source if we want it back at the very highest level”
Call for support for young players
Oddo coached Milan Futuro, the Rossoneri’s Under-23 side. He said: “We need to work with the youngsters, who should have different goals from the ones they have today, and the same goes for coaches. The Italian game also needs more support.”
Mancini named teenagers Riccardo Cassano and Simone Lontani in his latest squad. Mancini is trying to persuade Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi to choose Italy over Germany.
Mancini preparing to face France
Mancini prepares Italy for the Nations League game against France at San Siro on Thursday.
Oddo on Serie A leaders Lazio
Lazio are top of Serie A. Oddo said: “I’d be a hypocrite if I said I expected it. I don’t think anyone expected to see Lazio like this. They’re doing amazing things. They have ideas, identity and spirit. I know Rino, and I know that when there are problems outside the dressing room, he pulls the group together and shuts everything else out.”
