Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has insisted that Italy have the talent to match up with other top European nations.
The Azzurri are being criticized for their lack of youth talent coming through in Serie A and into the national team.
While Mancini acknowledges that England possess talents such as Jude Bellingham, he claims Italy has such players, but they do not get enough chances.
“The problem is not having talent, but letting them develop," the Italy coach said during a press conference on Wednesday.
“We are seeking them everywhere, including in the youth teams.
“I think Italy have four or five talents with the quality of Bellingham, but they need to be given playing time. We have young players with the quality, but they lack the experience.
“In England, Holland or Germany, if a player is talented, then he will be allowed to play. Here we've got four or five at this level, but they need to play."
yitdeikops
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city famous ❤⚽️
ksiisthebest
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True. English over hyped
but not all
Wadceimz
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mercato Real Madrid
Mezacmpyz
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True. English over hyped
Yh that is true. People like Declan Rice for example. I get what you mean.
Hosackmnrt
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we want Julle Billingham at Manchester City
JosephLuciano
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we should of never allowed to bring more then 3 foreigners playing for club team.. if so to this day Italian soccer would of been dominating club soccer and international soccer. but because of fucking politicians and money . soccer is now a mess of corruption and some country like Italy payd the consequences..
diubikpstz
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True. English over hyped
romise
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no doubt 1 chiesa talented 2 that new leed unity boy that score two goal against Cardiff city 3 I never see Italy young player that can match Bellingham level for now
Emchi
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Where are they, then? Mention their names?
Justilo
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not only in Italy... in Nigeria too, bribing and corruptions Will make many guys Lost their talent