Napoli-Juventus and the Italian national team, Fabio Cannavaro doesn't forget about Italy. The Guangzhou Evergrande coach has talked to Il Corriere della Sera: "We haven't realized yet what has really happened. Tavecchio resigned. Then there's been silence. Losing an occasion to rebuild? I hope not. It's the right time so someone can decide to make new rules. We've won 4 World Cups, we're respected. We don't give a great importance to us and always look to the others. We've been a landmark for
One of the reasons for the failure? The youngsters sectors: "Winning has hurt us more than it did good. We didn't continue to pay attention to the youngsters teams. The only model we can learn from is the German one. They learn the fundamentals of technical skills, coordination, one v one. On the other hand, we talk about 4-men line or offsides. In the WC semifinal I've had a goal action that came from what one of my first coaches taught me. Nowadays I see defenders that make the ball bounce or that can't jump on one foot. Are Italians protected? Sure. We need to be egoist now and protect our players' development. There are foreign players that can make the difference, but if two players are at the same level, I'd rather get the Italian one. It's not racism, at younger levels our players grow later than others".
Ancelotti as Italy's coach isn't enough: "Carlo is perfect but it would hide the biggest problem: firstly we need to change the rules and league's formats. There aren't so many players to sustain 42 teams in Serie A and B. Buffon? Let's make him the FIGC president. I can see Pirlo and him behind a desk".
About Napoli-Juventus: "Juventus 7 points behind would be a great advantage. But it's not a two teams race. Inter are getting close, not playing any cup helps. It was the case for Conte's first Juve. Juventus' team is crazy, one of the best of the last years, Allegri still is the favorite. Napoli are understanding how to win dirty games though, like the one at Udine. Loosing Bonucci and having a little problems with Chiellini gave Juventus some difficulties but with Howedes turning back they'll get better. In the end it will always be the best defense that will win".
