Gazzetta dello Sport hypothesises as Buffon, De Rossi and Barzagli have already said goodbye to the Italian national team, with only Chiellini potentially remaining in the group for the 2020 Euros. “If the Euros is going to be a successful tournament, the enthusiasm of the Italian fans and players must be reignited at club level, particularly at competitions like the Europa and Champions League. The new squad will be confirmed in September for the qualification stages, with the possibility of being in the same group with the likes of Germany or Spain – as Gazzetta says. To avoid a disaster like we saw at the Bernabeu, the new CT should be chosen by January in time for the four friendlies and to thoroughly learn the players, rather than having someone appointed in August.
In this respect, it would make little sense to insist on starting those who will be thirty (or older) years old like Eder, Candreva, Parolo and Marchisio. Italy should rebuild with its youth, like Donnarumma, Bonucci, Spinazzola, Florenzi, Jorginho, Verratti, Conti, Belotti and Insigne – Gazzetta asks, not forgetting Roberto Gagliardini who must continue to improve.
