Torino President Urbano Cairo said he “didn’t see the Giampiero Ventura I knew. He looked like a guest” on the Italy bench.
Ventura is so far refusing to resign, even after failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
“Unfortunately, Italy went badly at the World Cups in 2010 and 2014, so we risked doing even worse this time,” Cairo told Sky Sport Italia.
Torino President Urbano Cairo said he “didn’t see the Giampiero Ventura I knew. He looked like a guest” on the Italy bench.
Ventura is so far refusing to resign, even after failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
“Unfortunately, Italy went badly at the World Cups in 2010 and 2014, so we risked doing even worse this time,” Cairo told Sky Sport Italia.
“Now it’s time to think of a global reboot, as the responsibility lies with those who controlled the system until this moment. This is an epoch-making moment of incredible importance. It is crucial that the system intervenes.”
Ventura left the Torino job to take over the Azzurri after Antonio Conte’s resignation, but Cairo saw a massive change in his demeanour.
“I don’t know why he hasn’t resigned yet, because to be honest, I did not see the Ventura I knew. He looked more like a guest than a Coach.
“Again last night against Sweden, it was all crosses into the box against players who are over 6ft tall, it was like repeatedly running into a brick wall… We did the complete opposite of what we should’ve done.
“Perhaps Ventura is better suited to club football than the Nazionale. As a CT, he didn’t have players at his disposal for long.”