Roberto Baggio has labelled Italy now not qualifying robotically for the World Cup for their Euro 2020 triumph as "madness". Italy were penalty shoot-out victors in opposition to England inside the Euro 2020 ultimate July, however observed that up with World Cup play-off qualifying defeat towards North Macedonia in March. That supposed the Azzurri have did not qualify for 2 directly World Cups, having neglected out on each Russia in 2018 and Qatar four years later.
Roberto Mancini's aspect met the Copa America winners Argentina on Wednesday in a healthy among the champions of European and South American football, but had been very well outclassed in a 3-0 defeat. Argentina displayed the gulf in magnificence between the 2 sides, with some suggesting Lionel Scaloni's aspect may be favourites for the World Cup in November. Scaloni declared inside the construct-as much as the 'Finalissima' that Italy deserved a World Cup spot, and Baggio echoed the ones sentiments by suggesting the Azzurri have to had been presented automatic qualification.
"The biggest disgrace is that Italy did not cross directly to Qatar having received the European Championship," Italy legend Baggio said on Thursday, as quoted by means of La Gazzetta dello Sport. "It is scandalous, it appears crazy to me. Will those guys have earned a praise or no longer? If I were of their area I do not truly know how I would have reacted...It's the worst element to simply accept, because in a 90-minute suit anything can take place, one action goes incorrect and you live at domestic?"
Baggio turned into also short to factor towards the distinction in exceptional between Argentina and Italy at Wembley Stadium. "Scaloni's group has terrific skills, however the Azzurri have suffered significantly from being eliminated from the World Cup, the psychological backlash it became massive," he introduced. "The level of calmness of the 2 teams at the pitch became now not similar."
Italy will wish to particularly catch up on the Argentina loss and World Cup failure when they host Germany of their Nations League opener on Saturday.
