Giampiero Ventura was pleased with a friendly draw against Germany and assured “the future is far rosier than people think.”
The Azzurri played out a goalless draw with Die Mannschaft at San Siro to close out 2016.
“This is the result, we have to accept it. Both sides were missing a few players, but they are the world champions and we allowed them practically nothing,” the Coach told Rai Sport.
Giampiero Ventura was pleased with a friendly draw against Germany and assured “the future is far rosier than people think.”
The Azzurri played out a goalless draw with Die Mannschaft at San Siro to close out 2016.
“This is the result, we have to accept it. Both sides were missing a few players, but they are the world champions and we allowed them practically nothing,” the Coach told Rai Sport.
“Aside from hitting the post, we had four or five chances on the counter that could’ve been done better.
“I appreciated the approach, determination, the reading of certain situations. We played in Israel with 3-5-2, in Liechtenstein with 4-2-4 and here with 3-4-3, all with two days of training to prepare.
“I have to admire this team and anyone who can read between the lines will realise the future is far rosier than people think.”
This is the final game of 2016 for Italy, so how does Ventura see his first few months in charge?
“From the first friendly with France I wouldn’t even wipe out the first half against Spain. I’d wipe out the 15 minutes against Macedonia when we lost our identity and ran a huge risk.
“The first half against Spain was bad, but it taught me and the players a great deal. I think our start has been extremely positive.
“Spain is a long way off and we have to focus on the next game, far more important, against Albania.”