In an interview with Il Giornale, Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazil national football team, discussed the ongoing crisis in Italian football. He stated that Italy has lost a 'fundamental' aspect of the game: pace, which he described as both physical and mental involvement in matches. The Azzurri have not qualified for the World Cup for three consecutive tournaments, and this season, no Serie A clubs have reached the semi-finals of European competitions. Ancelotti highlighted the gap between Serie A and Champions League matches, noting that the league has lost both pace and solidity. He criticized the excessive focus on tactics, which he believes has distorted the traditional characteristics of Italian football. Ancelotti lamented the decline in talent and the absence of internationally renowned players in Serie A, stating that young Italian players lack role models. He emphasized the need to recover defensive skills, asserting that football is not solely about scoring but also about conceding fewer goals, a principle that has historically led to success for both clubs and the national team.