Prandelli: 'The Italy revolution has begun, Gattuso was unlucky with Bastoni'
Cesare Prandelli has weighed in on the state of the Italy national team under new coach Gennaro Gattuso, declaring that a generational shift is already underway. Prandelli, who previously managed the Azzurri, suggested the squad is being reshaped with new ideas and energy. He also singled out Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni as a player who has been unlucky in the national team setup, implying the centre-back deserves more opportunities. The comments come amid ongoing debate about Italy's tactical identity and squad selection ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Read the full story at football-italia.netPrandelli's endorsement carries weight given his standing in Italian football and his own experience reshaping the national team. His backing of Gattuso's early work signals a degree of institutional support for the new cycle, even as results remain under scrutiny. The mention of Bastoni adds a layer of intrigue around defensive selection — one of the most debated areas of Italy's recent campaigns. For readers, the takeaway is that the Azzurri's rebuild is being framed as deliberate and long-term rather than reactive.
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