Giovanni Trapattoni explains why Germany have so many problems with Italy. “They have the same mentality as Angela Merkel…”
The former Bayern Munich and Azzurri Coach became a legend in Germany with his rather odd grasp of the language and Press conferences that included shouting and slamming his fists on the table.
Germany have never beaten Italy in a major tournament and go head-to-head in the Euro 2016 quarter-final on Saturday.
Giovanni Trapattoni explains why Germany have so many problems with Italy. “They have the same mentality as Angela Merkel…”
The former Bayern Munich and Azzurri Coach became a legend in Germany with his rather odd grasp of the language and Press conferences that included shouting and slamming his fists on the table.
Germany have never beaten Italy in a major tournament and go head-to-head in the Euro 2016 quarter-final on Saturday.
“Why do they suffer so much with Italy in football? Because it is in their mentality to think that Germany dominate the whole world,” Trap told news agency Ansa.
“With all due respect, that’s the same mentality as Merkel… However then we turn up, these little geniuses, and they suffer a huge amount.
“There’s no guarantee Germany will win. In fact, I tip Italy to take it in extra time.”