Antonio Di Gennaro spoke to TMW Radio during the Maracanà broadcast:
How do you explain the lack of top 10 numbers in Italy?
“I think that in the youth sectors they take away his imagination. Tactics are taking away a lot, many important coaches like Capello say so. Tactics have now taken over imagination. If someone has certain qualities he must express himself. If a coach wants to make a career in youth sector does this, but if you want to bring out young people you have to work on the product”.
Italian and Palladino, who can do better in Bologna and Florence?
“Palladino comes from a Primavera career but he followed a path with Galliani who played football for decades. There is an important mentality there that has grown. Now he goes to a different reality like Florence. The defeat in the Cup in Athens had an impact on the morale of the fans and therefore on the environment. Italiano has made a journey with three finals, with Italiano now wanting players to increase the level. In Bologna, even Motta would have difficulty reconfirming himself, we need to see who will stay then.”
Between Kvaratskhelia and Leao which one would deserve an important evaluation?
“Leao has incredible skills but uses them 50%. Kvaratskhelia has more mentality and attitude.”
