(PRIMASPORT) PARIS Roberto Mancini called Italy's 1-1 draw against France at the Stade de France a "very positive evening" and a result that was far from a foregone conclusion, emphasizing the team's ability to defend and attack with unity. The Italian coach highlighted the difficulty of the match and the team's determination, which persisted despite adversity, conceding very little to their opponents.
In particular, Mancini praised Gianluigi Donnarumma, calling him "the best goalkeeper in the world" for his decisive saves that saved the team in key moments. The coach also emphasized that this national team has the potential to become a great team, acknowledging that it will take time, but that the improvement is evident compared to the defeat in the opening match against Belgium.
Quanto agli attaccanti, Mancini ha riconosciuto la loro buona prestazione ma ha rimarcato la necessità di maggior incisività sotto porta. Ha menzionato Pio Esposito, Kean e Fagioli, quest’ultimo considerato un giocatore tecnicamente valido capace di ricoprire più ruoli a centrocampo. (PRIMASPORT)
