Italy
The team's performance at Euro 2024 was a disappointment as they were
1/8 final
The team was defeated 0-2 in the
Swiss team
, ending the tournament's journey early. The loss is not only a continuation of Italy's recent losing streak, but it also sparked a discussion about how this once dominant team in world soccer can be rebuilt.
In the match, Italy's poor midfield control and defensive holes became the main reason for their failure. Facing Switzerland's compact defense and fast counterattack, Italy appeared to lack creativity and penetration. On the offensive side, they lacked key players who could change the pace of the game, while on the defensive side, they failed to effectively defend against the onslaught of the Swiss.
In addition, the mental state of the Italian team also became a problem in the match. When facing pressure, the team's young players appeared to be immature and unstable and lacked experience in dealing with major matches. This led to the team's inability to stay calm and make the right decisions at critical moments.
The decline of Italian soccer is not an overnight event, which reflects the deep-rooted problems of Italian soccer in youth training, coach training and soccer culture. In order to return to the top of the world soccer world, Italian soccer must carry out comprehensive reform and innovation.
This includes investing in the youth training system to develop young talent; introducing advanced training concepts and methods to improve players' skills; and improving the operating model of soccer clubs to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the league. At the same time, Italian soccer needs to reinvent its unique style of play, combining traditional defensive sturdiness with modern offensive fluidity.
All in all, Italy's failure at Euro 2024 is a wake-up call that reminds Italian soccer that it must face up to the current situation and take practical and effective measures to reform. Only in this way can Italian soccer hopefully show its brilliant side again on the international stage in the future.
