Fabio Grosso says that he hopes folks cease making comparisons between the present Italy nationwide crew and the aspect that gained the World Cup in 2006, insisting that it ‘doesn’t assist’ rising younger gamers, whereas additionally praising the qualities of Francesco Pio Esposito: ‘He’s proof there are good guys coming via’.
Grosso asks to cease Italy 2006 World Cup comparisons
In contrast to the 2006 squad, Italy should undergo the play-off marketing campaign if they’re to characteristic on the 2026 finals. That affirmation comes after in San Siro on Sunday night in Italy’s ultimate sport of the qualification teams.
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Grosso, talking in an interview with Radio Anch’io Sport, defined that making unnecessary comparisons between the present Italy aspect and extra profitable groups from years passed by is of no use to the gamers.
“Making these comparisons with the previous and with the 2006 nationwide crew doesn’t assist younger gamers,” Grosso mentioned (by way of ).
SASSUOLO – AUGUST 23: Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of Sassuolo, seems to be on throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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“I imagine in these guys’ qualities a lot. We have now to be higher at getting them in the correct place to have the ability to present themselves,” he continued.
“Always saying what we lack doesn’t assist get us what we’d like. We have now to be extra balanced and recognise that we’ve had sure apparent shortcomings lately, and I’m not simply speaking in regards to the gamers.
“We have to work to fill these gaps, which is what the nationwide crew deserves.”
One of many shining lights of this present Italy aspect is the rising Pio Esposito, who now has three objectives from 5 caps and has scored in each of his final two outings for Italy.
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“Esposito is proof there are good guys coming via,” Grosso mentioned.
MILAN – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his crew’s first objective throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“He’s younger, sturdy, he’s additionally taking part in at excessive ranges each with Inter and the nationwide crew. He’s an important factor for our soccer. We regularly say that we have to carry new guys in. He’s the demonstration that now we have guys there, and they’re good.
“Let’s begin with the, and look to rebuild one thing nice. We have now to lift our degree and we are able to do it by bringing recent vitality, with guys who need to play on large phases.”