Out of the last Cups, Italy coach complains about the increase in selections

The technician of Italywho missed out on the last two World Cups, Roberto Mancinicomplained about the increase in selections in the world tournament this Monday, 3. According to him, it is to be regretted that the entities continue to increase the number of games, while he thinks that they should give players more rest.

“We have greatly increased the number of games, when I think we have to reduce the number of games to give players a chance to breathe a little. Otherwise, you get to a point in the season where they’re really tired. You have to take a break every now and then“, said Mancini in an event of a new sponsor of the national team.

FIFA has already confirmed for some time that starting from the 2026 World Cup, the dispute format will be changed so that 48 teams participate, 16 more than the previous 32 in the format that has been played since 1998. of Clubs has also been reworked with more teams, and will only take place every four years.

It is worth remembering that, as already mentioned, Italy has not qualified for a Cup since the 2014, played in Brazil, when it was eliminated in the first phase. Incidentally, their 2006 title was the last time the country reached the knockout stage, as they lost in the group stage in the next two, and did not even participate in 2018 and 2022.

Even so, the team had something to celebrate in the last cycle, as it won the Euro 2020 (played in 2021), enchanting the world with the beautiful football presented. The conquest took place in the final against Englandwon on penalties against the opponent playing at Wembley, his home.