Stramaccioni defends Mancini following Italy's loss to Belgium

Andrea Stramaccioni has come to the defense of Italy manager Roberto Mancini after the team suffered a disappointing defeat against Belgium. Stramaccioni emphasized the need for patience, criticizing the criticism aimed at Mancini just days into his tenure. He highlighted the different personnel available to Mancini compared to the Euro 2020 squad and stressed the importance of adapting the team's strategy to the players' strengths. Italy's recovery must focus on key players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alessandro Bastoni, and Nicolo Barella. Mancini's next challenge will be against Turkiye, a team known for their strong attacking play.

• 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Stramaccioni defends Italy boss Mancini: ‘Ridiculous to criticise a coach after three days’