Calafiori reacts after Italy 0-2 Belgium defeat: 'Not convincing at all'
Riccardo Calafiori, the Arsenal centre-back, spoke honestly after Italy were beaten 2-0 by Belgium, acknowledging the Azzurri fell well short of expectations. The defeat compounds a difficult period for the Italian national team, who have struggled for consistency in recent international windows. Calafiori's comments underline growing frustration within the squad about the team's level of performance, particularly at the back where he featured. The result raises further questions about Italy's direction heading into future fixtures.
Read the full story at football-italia.netA 2-0 home loss to Belgium is a significant setback for Italy, and Calafiori's candid admission that the team was 'not convincing at all' signals concern inside the dressing room. For a side that has oscillated between promising displays and flat performances, this is the kind of result that forces a reset — both in selection and in tactical approach. Calafiori, now established at Arsenal, carries weight as one of the first names on the teamsheet, and his willingness to speak plainly suggests the squad knows the standards must rise quickly.
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