Italy's Poor Performance: Disorganized, Confused, and Booed
Coach Mancini's team started poorly, but it could have been worse. Without Donnarumma's saves, Belgium would have easily won the match, securing a victory with a two-goal margin. Belgium's quality players like Gots, De Ketelaere, De Bruyne, and Tielemans dominated. Even two great saves from Lammens thwarted Italy's hopes. While Scalvini missed a late chance, it wouldn't have changed the outcome. This marked Belgium's first official win against Italy in 54 years.
Disorganized Italy Lacks Personality
The national team's struggles are just beginning. The coach faces a significant task to rebuild this disorganized, confused, and booed Italian side. On the field, the team showed a worrying lack of cohesion and personality. Belgium controlled the first half, with only Gigio acting as a solitary defender. The second half started better, but Lukebakio's swift counter-attack extinguished any spark. This reconstruction project is in its early stages. Debutants Romano, Zoma, and Doumbia showed nerves; Romano's error led to Gots' impressive goal. Kean on the wing was an experiment that failed. Esposito fought but received few passes. Cambiaghi was a lone positive. The defense was shaky, and the team desperately needs a creative playmaker. Romano, despite his potential, is too inexperienced for such a role, with only a handful of senior appearances.
Born to Suffer
Van Bommel's Belgium is far more advanced, bolstered by experienced players like De Bruyne and Tielemans. Italy lags behind, with Turkey awaiting on September 28th in Bursa. Turkey, already chasing after a loss to Mbappé, will be a tough opponent. It seems Italy is destined to endure more hardship.
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