Italian FA needs Roberto Mancini to stay as the top coach of the nationwide group regardless of lacking out on the World Cup spot.
Italy won’t be collaborating in but once more one other World Cup this 12 months as they have been knocked out by North Macedonia on Thursday night.
There was quick hypothesis that Mancini may depart his place as Italy’s nationwide group supervisor after that defeat and the 57-year-old was linked to the Manchester United job – United’s seek for a brand new everlasting supervisor is nicely underway.
These hyperlinks are controversial contemplating Mancini managed United’s rivals Manchester Metropolis for a complete of 4 years. Nonetheless, it is believed Mancini just isn’t at the moment into consideration for the United job and the Italian FA additionally need him to proceed.
“That is soccer and when you’re in sport, you must settle for these verdicts,” Gabriele Gravina instructed RAI Sport.
“I’m actually unhappy for our followers. The nice pleasure we had over the summer season stays, but additionally the good bitterness for this defeat. We didn’t count on it. These lads gave our nation a beautiful dream just some months in the past.
Mancini is being linked with a transfer to Manchester United who’re within the hunt for a everlasting coach with interim boss Ralf Rangnick set to go away his function on the finish of the present marketing campaign.
“We mustn’t relaxation on our laurels, although, and this night once more reveals us that there’s something we have to work on in our soccer motion. We have to perceive what wants doing, for instance resolving the issue of our youthful gamers not getting enjoying time.”
“I hope Mancini continues with us. He has a dedication with us for this undertaking, I hope he can shake off this elimination similar to all of the Italians and that he stays on the helm to proceed our work collectively.”
Mancini is contracted with Italy till the summer season of 2026.
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