The dilemma facing the Italian team is worrying, and if they lose again against England in this match, they will have to face Ukraine in a later match, which will determine whether they can participate in Euro 2024. As the team that has missed the World Cup finals for two consecutive times, Italian fans are very worried.
In recent editions of the European Youth Championships, the Italian youth team has performed well, and we have to admit that the players of the Italian youth team have not fully developed their talents over the years. This has also led to a continuous decline in the strength of the Italian national team. Today, Italian football lacks a new generation of players who can sustain the skies, which is a worrying sign. Italian football is now at its most dangerous moment, and the once world-class Italian football may be on the verge of decline.
In addition to the decline in the quality of the players, the Italian team has also been caught in some turmoil, and some national team players have been involved in gambling scandals, further weakening the team. In the European qualifiers, the Italian team must win at least one match against England or Ukraine to take their destiny into their hands. Both matches are played away and for Italy, the defending champions will be completely passive if they fail to win against England, or lose to England.
In order to revitalize Italian football and reduce the proportion of veterans, it is essential to use young rookies, especially in the forward line. Eleven years have passed since Euro 2012, and now that Italy still relies on Immobile up front, it is clearly undesirable.
Hopefully, this time Italian football can strike back and surprise us again. The two matches against England and Ukraine will determine the direction of Italian football for the next 10 years, and they are a life-and-death battle.