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Marcel Desailly comments on Italy's recovery from crisis ahead of France match

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Marcel Desailly comments on Italy's recovery from crisis ahead of France match

Summary

Marcel Desailly has cautioned Italy supporters and head coach Roberto Mancini that a return to former glories will take time, estimating a rebuild could last five to seven years. Desailly's remarks come as Italy prepares for a Nations League clash against France, where Mancini's leadership faces scrutiny after both a recent defeat to Belgium and a win over Turkey. The Azzurri have undergone coaching changes, with Mancini recently reinstated after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation. Desailly noted that significant issues within Italian football, such as youth academies and match environments, must be addressed for future success.

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By the Numbers

•Desailly warns a full recovery for Italy could take 5-7 years.
•Italy faces France in the Nations League on Friday night.
•Mancini's tenure has begun with mixed results: a loss to Belgium and a win over Turkey.
•Desailly emphasizes the need for structural improvements in Italian football.
•Roberto Mancini resumes coaching after Gattuso's resignation earlier this year.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Desailly warns Italy: ‘It takes time to recover after a crisis, 5 or 6 years from now’

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Marcel Desailly has warned Italy supporters and head coach Roberto Mancini that it will not be an immediate fix to bring the Azzurri back to its former glories, and says that it could take five, six o...
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