Mancini: “I want to win the World Cup, there is no room for experimentation”

The Italy national team made tens of millions of fans proud by winning the Euros in the summer of 2021, but now they are called upon to escape an awkward moment that has crept in and that has made them pursue their presence at the upcoming World Cup through plywoods .

The first opponent for the Squadra Azura will be next Thursday (24/3) in Palermo’s Renzo Barbera North Macedonia, while in case of victory the final will follow on March 29 with the winner in the pair Turkey – Portugal for a ticket to the country Qatar

“We have to focus on what we have to do and I took the players with me in the last mission that I think could help us more.”stressed in the press conference given on Monday (21/3) in Covertsano by Roberto Mancini, to refer to the last minute “cut” for Balotelli, despite being late.

“We don’t have the space to try new things. I chose Joao Pedro over Balotelli because he can also play as a second striker or on the touchline.

Our base is the players who won the Euro, except for Bernardeski who is not at his best and some other players because I can’t name 40 players. We have to watch out for North Macedonia, the game won’t be easy.

And “Mancio” concluded regarding Italy’s goal: “We want to be first in the World Cup finals. There are two scenarios, but plan B is being considered by you journalists. I only have the positive scenario in mind because we have a solid base as a team.

Our ultimate goal is to win the World Cup, and in order to achieve that, we must first get the wins in the next two games. We had some time to prepare for the North Macedonia game, but I’m calm.

I have worthy players and professionals who came out of nowhere to win the euro when nobody believed in them. Really nobody.”