Arrigo Sacchi refuses responsible 17-year-old striker Francesco Camarda for lacking a penalty in ‘ I’ve seen even the best make errors from the spot. From Pelé to Maradona, from Messi to Baggio.’
Former Italy coach Sacchi reassures Camarda after seeing the Milan loanee miss a penalty for Lecce in Tuesday’s residence loss in opposition to Napoli.
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The Partenopei snatched the three factors because of a Zambo Anguissa aim, scored minutes after Camarda’s error from the spot.
“The picture of Francesco Camarda, devastated on the bench, after lacking the penalty kick and after Napoli took the lead by means of Anguissa, is proof that soccer is magnificence and marvel, but in addition, as on this case, disappointment, tears, and ache,” Sacchi wrote in his newest dello Sport column.
Sacchi: Even the best gamers miss penalties
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Brazilian gamers run to affix their teammates as Italian midfielder Roberto Baggio bows his head after he missed his penalty kick giving Brazil a 3-2 victory within the shoot-out session (0-0 after additional time) on the finish of the World Cup remaining, 17 July 1994 on the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Brazil gained its fourth World Cup title after 1958, 1962 and 1970. AFP PHOTO/OMAR TORRES (Photograph credit score ought to learn OMAR TORRES/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
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“I at all times say that soccer is a mirrored image of life: every thing occurs on the pitch, and in addition the other. Lacking a penalty can by no means be thought-about a fault.
“From the spot, I’ve seen even the best make errors. From Pelé to Maradona, from Messi to Baggio.
“So think about if I’d be stunned that Camarda’s shot was saved and above all, think about if I’d even dream of claiming that Lecce’s defeat was his fault,” Sacchi continued.
“Camarda is a gifted younger participant, somebody who can deliver loads of pleasure to the followers, and I wouldn’t rule out that he may quickly turn into a key participant for the nationwide staff. Why ought to we throw him below the bus? Due to a missed penalty? Let’s not be ridiculous, please.”
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Sacchi is definitely acquainted with Camarda’s ache.
“I misplaced a World Cup Ultimate in 1994, on penalties in opposition to Brazil. I by no means considered pointing the finger at those that missed,” wrote the ex-Italy and Milan coach.
Sacchi advises Lecce after Camarda’s error
Arrigo Sacchi in the course of the Ladies Supercup match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on Might 24, 2024 in Cesena, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
“Quite the opposite, once I acquired again to the locker room, I gathered the staff, the boys had tears of their eyes, and I advised them that, to me, they had been heroes, that they’d given every thing to succeed in a dream. It wasn’t simply one thing to say within the second. I really meant it. I perceive Camarda’s disappointment very properly, however I need to inform him that he should not let it deliver him down and, above all, he should hearken to voices, feedback, whispers or potential controversies.
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“I sincerely hope no even even thinks of suggesting that Camarda ought to by no means take one other penalty. That would really be an unforgivable mistake. In a state of affairs like this, I consider you need to do precisely the other: on the subsequent penalty, you hand the ball to Camarda and inform him, ‘Go on, don’t fear. And when you miss once more, it’s okay.’”