Nicolato: ‘Tonali promotion a problem’
Italy Under-21 boss Paolo Nicolato admits that while Sandro Tonali’s senior promotion “gives us a lot of pleasure, it also gives us some problems.” Tonalo was drafted into the full…
Nicolato: ‘Kean is still just a kid’
Italy U21 Coach Paolo Nicolato prepares for Armenia and warns Moise Kean is immature. “On an emotional level, he’s still a kid.” The Azzurrini won their first qualifier for the…
‘Kean fell for Irish provocation’
Italy U21 Coach Paolo Nicolato told off Moise Kean after a red card against the Republic of Ireland. “We shouldn’t have fallen for their provocation.” It was only the Azzurrini’s…
Nicolato enjoying Azzurrini striking riches
Italy Under-21 boss Paolo Nicolato has confessed that he is enjoying the riches he has at his disposal in attack. Patrick Cutrone, Andrea Pinamonti and Moise Kean commanded a combined…
Nicolato: More to come from Italy
Italy Under-21 CT Paolo Nicolato believes there is more to come from his side after their 5-0 demolition of Luxembourg on Tuesday. Nicolato’s Azzurrini won their first European U21 Championship qualifier resoundingly,…
Nicolato warns Kean and Zaniolo
Italy begin their U21 Championship qualifiers against Luxembourg and Coach Paolo Nicolato urged Moise Kean and Nicolò Zaniolo to “learn from their mistakes.” The Azzurrini play tomorrow, in a group…
Nicolato calls for Azzurrini patience
Paolo Nicolato is convinced Italy will ‘build something important’ at Under-21 level after debuting with a 4-0 win against Moldova but has called for patience. Nicolato replaced the unpopular Luigi…
U21: Nicolato openers in September
New Under-21 Italy Coach Paolo Nicolato will make his debut against Moldova in Catania, then face Luxembourg in Castel di Sangro, both in September. The Azzurrini promoted Nicolato from the…
U21: Nicolato opens new era
New Italy Under-21 Coach Paolo Nicolato insists there will be “the utmost collaboration” with Roberto Mancini to prepare players for the Nazionale. Gigi Di Biagio left after the desperately disappointing…
Italy name new U21 boss
Paolo Nicolato has been named the new CT of Italy’s Under-21 team following his good work with the U19 and U20 sides. Nicolato replaces Luigi Di Biagio, who resigned after…
U20 World Cup: Analysing Italy
After their fourth-place finish in the Under-20 World Cup, Justin Sousa analysed Italy’s tactical approach and key men. After their fourth-place finish in the Under-20 World Cup, Justin Sousa analysed…
Nicolato: ‘Earn U20 World Cup podium’
Coach Paolo Nicolato urges Italy to “earn our place on the podium” of the U20 World Cup in the third-place final with Ecuador. The Azzurrini lost the semi-final to Ukraine…
Nicolato: ‘No U20 World Cup injustice’
Italy Coach Paolo Nicolato consoled his team after their controversial U20 World Cup exit to Ukraine. “It might’ve been an error, but not an injustice.” The Azzurrini were trailing 1-0…
Nicolato: ‘No U20 World Cup regrets’
Italy take on Ukraine in the U20 World Cup semi-final tomorrow and Coach Paolo Nicolato warned “the greatest victory is having no regrets.” It kicks off on Tuesday at 16.30…
Nicolato: ‘Azzurrini keep surprising’
Italy U20 Coach Paolo Nicolato said they “just won’t stop surprising” after beating Mali to reach the U20 World Cup semi-finals. The Azzurrini are still unbeaten in the tournament with…
Nicolato: ‘Should’ve finished earlier’
Italy U20 Coach Paolo Nicolato is preparing for the World Cup quarter-final, but admits they “should’ve killed off the game earlier” against Poland. Andrea Pinamonti’s chipped penalty proved enough to…