The FIGC’s commissioner believes Roberto Mancini is the ‘ideal’ CT for Italy but warns the federation needs more than just a new President.
Mancini will coach Italy competitively for the first time when they take on Poland in the UEFA Nations League on September 6, although Serie B and C remain shrouded in chaos after threatening strike action.
“I can’t make predictions about what will happen,” Roberto Fabbricini told Radio Anch’io Sport.
The FIGC’s commissioner believes Roberto Mancini is the ‘ideal’ CT for Italy but warns the federation needs more than just a new President.
Mancini will coach Italy competitively for the first time when they take on Poland in the UEFA Nations League on September 6, although Serie B and C remain shrouded in chaos after threatening strike action.
“I can’t make predictions about what will happen,” Roberto Fabbricini told Radio Anch’io Sport.
“The Serie B club captains are due to meet, and it would seem strange to me if a strike did happen due to the solidarity of all 19 teams, who unanimously asked me not to readmit teams.
“Players are obviously free to make their own minds up, but a strike would certainly not be good for Italian football.
“I think the big task facing the next federal council will be to reform the Leagues. The current format is crying out for it and as it stands, the system isn’t sustainable
“Several glorious clubs have disappeared in the space of a few months, so it’s necessary to find an FIGC President who is able to govern our world well.
“At the moment, it seems more like a confederation rather than a federation. There are often too many conflicting interests, every measure we take seems to annoy someone.
“However, electing a President isn’t enough on its own. We must have the strength to make the necessary changes to this system.
“Never has Italy been so low in the rankings, but I think Roberto Mancini has the ideal characteristics to coach the national team, which are enthusiasm, competence and charisma.
“I saw him work in the two friendlies before the summer with balance, initiative and areat dialogue with the team.
“Now we have some important games coming up, which are worth three points. We must start on the right foot.”