Following Italy’s last-minute equalizer against Croatia, former England legends Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer, as guest commentators, offered their assessment of the Azzurri’s performance. They were critical, suggesting that Italy’s display was lackluster and unlikely to carry them far in the tournament.
Rooney: “From tonight’s match, it’s evident they didn’t perform well. In the final thirty minutes, there seemed to be a lack of direction, with forwards not getting the necessary support from their teammates. Qualifying is a positive outcome, but I struggle to see them advancing much further.”
Shearer: “I’m disappointed with Italy’s forward play. They missed opportunities and were sluggish on the ball, particularly Retegui and Scamarcio. It’s hard for me to rate them highly under those circumstances.”
Post-match, head coach Roberto Mancini acknowledged the team’s issues without blaming tactics, attributing them to a lack of confidence and underperformance of their abilities rather than strategic shortcomings.
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