Paolo Di Canio strongly criticises Italian soccer after Serie A golf equipment suffered three defeats in three Champions League matches and is ‘sorry’ that Donyell Malen was
Former West Ham and Lazio star Di Canio lashed out at Italian soccer on Wednesday evening after seeing Juventus, Atalanta and Inter lose their opening video games within the Champions League knockout play-off.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 21: Scott McTominay of Napoli reacts in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD3 match between PSV Eindhoven and SSC Napoli at PSV Stadion on October 21, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Picture by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos)
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“Don’t even point out the Premier League, who’re on a unique degree. Our notion of Italian soccer is that we’re phenomenal. But, we play away at PSV and concede six objectives,” Di Canio advised throughout Sky Sport Italia’s post-match present by way of
“This season, many thought Napoli would have gone who is aware of the place within the Champions League, then they conceded six objectives towards a staff [PSV] that collected three factors towards them after which 5 within the different seven matches. Inter conceded 5 objectives within the Champions League Closing towards PSG, however it may have been 10.”
Di Canio was additionally crucial of Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who had mentioned he noticed “similarities” between Vialli and Malen.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his aspect first aim in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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“He [Malen] is 27, and no person ever paid consideration to him. At Aston Villa, he was a backup for Rodgers and Watkins, who’re stronger,” Di Canio mentioned.
“He will get right here and scores 5 objectives in 5 matches, and we’re dragging Vialli into this? My massive brother, a kiss to heaven, I’m sorry they talked about you.”
Di Canio went on to say: “I hear that it’s troublesome to play in Pisa. How is it potential? Pisa have scored 2 objectives in 12 residence video games. Should you play blindfolded in Pisa, you draw 0-0. There’s a narration based on which Italian gamers may play for Manchester Metropolis. Who? Italian payers haven’t been signed throughout Europe for 15 years, which implies they aren’t thought-about as much as the duty.”