Fabio Capello has spoken about the issues that Italian football is having on the international stage, mentioning AC Milan and other clubs.
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The Azzurri will have to go through another rebuilding period after Luciano Spalletti was relieved of his duties. A 3-0 defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifier last week proved to be the final blow, and he bowed out with a 2-0 win over Moldova.
Goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso ensured Spalletti at least signed off with a win, although it was again far from a convincing performance. Now, the FIGC will look to replace him, with Stefano Pioli the frontrunner at present.
Capello’s criticism
Capello spoke to Rai Radio 1 on the program ‘Radio anch’io Sport’ to talk about the situation with the Italian national team, and he made it clear that – in his eyes – the clubs must also take some responsibility.
“In our league they [Italian players] play very little or they don’t play at all. We prefer to sign foreigners, maybe not even that good, than to let our players play,” he said (via MilanPress).
“The teams that won the championship, Napoli, and the teams that came in second with a Champions League final, Inter, are the teams that have the most Italian players. Milan have one, Juve two or three.
“We don’t have the courage to let Italian players play and let them grow. Not to mention the game systems: dribbling is now forbidden. We don’t skip past the man anymore. All this needs to be rethought in football schools, in the Federation, at Coverciano.”