From saying “we will win the World Cup” to the elimination by North Macedonia there is an abyss of difference that should be understood. Today’s interpretations speak of a team lacking in personality, using words such as faded players, slow direction, giving up the goal, useless effort and ramshackle shots. Mancini in his declarations had touched various keys of the imagination. He spoke of the match of a lifetime but also said to stay calm and maintain concentration. The positive effect of these messages on the field has not been seen, it is not enough to stick to the usual phrase that underlines the commitment of the players, because if this collective effort does not result in a goal, it is useless. A team is evaluated on the goals it scores and certainly not on the opportunities built. Rule confirmed in this match, where the Macedonians made one shot, one goal.
The team lacked the attitude of those who want to take advantage of every opportunity in a decisive way. It’s the attitude that in sport is meant by “killer instinct”, which refers to when experienced players play with determination and competitive tenacity. We know that every competition includes the fear of not being able to express themselves at their best, of not being able to match the expectations of the fans and of themselves; this is not the problem. However, it can become so if in the days leading up to the game we don’t take this factor into consideration, asking ourselves as a team, “What if we are too tense, what should we do?” This in my opinion should be the purpose of these pre-game rallies for the Azzurri to provide pills of confidence and determination to use in the game.
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