Capello ‘ashamed’ of Italy: ‘The worst part of Guardiolism’

“I said I was ashamed after the heavy defeat to Switzerland, and I can repeat it now,” Capello said.

“Yet Luciano Spalletti had admitted the mistakes he made, and there seemed to be some slight improvement after the Euros. But here we are again, falling flat once more. When we finally examine our conscience it’s always too late.”

Capello is not surprised to see the Italy coach on the brink of being sacked, but even Norway’s domination on Friday didn’t shock the 78-year-old.

Capello blames Italian Football Academies

“I’m not surprised. In Academies, kids are told to follow tactics, keep possession, and back-pass to the goalkeeper, instead of being encouraged to develop quality and creativity,” he said.

“Where do you think we’re going like that?

“Let me say we’ve taken the worst part of Guardiolism, our midfielders never turn towards the opponents’ goal, while others constantly look forward and execute at a speed we can only dream of. Even the Champions League Final showed us that.”