Mancini: Sky: "We played very well. Kayode? Very good on debut"
Roberto Mancini was pleased with Italy's clear 4-1 win against Turkey. Speaking to Sky Sport, the Azzurri's coach highlighted the team's performance and the challenges posed by the difficult pitch conditions.
"I am satisfied because we played very well on a very heavy and difficult pitch. The players did good things; they deserve it."
"Esposito wide to create space for Kayode"
Mancini then explained the tactical instructions given to the forwards, focusing on Sebastiano Esposito's debut:
"We asked the forwards this: Sebastiano to stay wide on the left and Raspadori to come inside to free up space for Kayode. That's how we put them in difficulty. In the second half, it was normal for them to react, and then the pitch was tricky, and we had some difficulties."
"Kayode was very good"
Positive words were also reserved for Michael Kayode, who debuted for the national team:
"He was very good; it was his debut, and it wasn't easy. Very good, beyond the goals."
"This win means nothing"
Despite the 4-1 scoreline, Mancini cautioned Italy against overconfidence. The upcoming match against France presents another significant challenge:
"Nothing. This victory is equivalent to a defeat against Belgium. It means nothing. The players understood they can do good things; that's important. We need to recover our strength for Friday; it won't be easy."
Finally, a brief comment on Malagò:
"I haven't seen him. I think he's happy today; I hope so."
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