Italy, the current EURO champion, just lost a nasty round of sixteen match against Switzerland. Coach Luciano Spalletti and his players seemed powerless and lost, facing a well-organized and methodical approach of performance.

Speaking following the game, Luciano Spalletti highlighted two flaws that let Italy fall to Switzerland.Indeed, the second goal undermined our confidence. We could not finish firmly even when we generated decent opportunities. The tempo made all the difference; we were too slow for them during the first half. In the one-on-ones, we were behind even individually.

Sаdly, the difference in this gаme wаs the speed аnd shаrpness. Befоre then, I reаsоned thаt аllоwing the аttаcking plаyers sоme time tо heаl аnd аltering а few plаces wоuld enаble the аttаck tо be mоre fоcused. But right nоw fоr tоо mаny reаsоns there is nоthing mоre we cаn dо.

Italian supporters have been offended by his blaming of his team for lacking a decent rhythm. Many supporters have attacked Luciano Spalletti, claiming that the absence of top player Jorginho, who started three group stage matches, has compromised the midfield of the defending champions.

Unusually sent to the bench, Arsenal star Nicolò Fagioli had a day to forget instead. The 2001 born star soon exposed his immaturity and failed to enable the Italian midfield to function as it should.