Stramaccioni defends Mancini following Italy's loss to Belgium

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Stramaccioni defends Mancini following Italy's loss to Belgium
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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.

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  • •Italy lost to Belgium in a frustrating performance.
  • •Stramaccioni urged patience with Mancini after only three days of training.
  • •He criticized the harsh reaction following the defeat.
  • •Stramaccioni pointed out the need for a tactical adaptation.
  • •Italy's upcoming match is against Turkiye.
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  • 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Stramaccioni defends Italy boss Mancini: ‘Ridiculous to criticise a coach after three days’
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Andrea Stramaccioni has urged patience with Italy boss Roberto Mancini while arguing that the coach cannot simply reprise the system that won Euro 2020, because the players available to him are differ...

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