Giampiero Ventura joked Giorgio Chiellini “used up all his errors” for the next five years and looked ahead to Italy vs. Spain.
The Azzurri began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory away to Israel.
Chiellini was sent off and had earlier given away a goal, having already been at fault for two goals in the 3-1 friendly defeat to France last week.
Giampiero Ventura joked Giorgio Chiellini “used up all his errors” for the next five years and looked ahead to Italy vs. Spain.
The Azzurri began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory away to Israel.
Chiellini was sent off and had earlier given away a goal, having already been at fault for two goals in the 3-1 friendly defeat to France last week.
“Usually Chiellini makes two mistakes every five years, so he used up all his bonuses!” joked the Coach on Sky Sport Italia.
“We did some good things, but also conceded a goal in a game we were dominating without a single shot on target to that point. I am satisfied because we created several chances and played as a team, albeit struggling for 10 minutes after Chiellini’s dismissal.
“In three days I did see steps forward compared to our performance against France.”
Marco Verratti was in the starting XI for the deep-lying playmaker role and inspired the Azzurri.
“Verratti did what we expect of him. He has character, is young and plays in a different league to ours. He is understanding what we need.
“I am happy for him, he is a treasure for this Nazionale.”
Italy are in the same group as Spain, who beat Lichtenstein 8-0 this evening, and the two go head-to-head in Turin next month.
“We will certainly be in better shape by then. Of course Spain are a great national team, but Italy will play like Italy.”