Zanetti backs Mancini despite Italy defeat: he's a great coach

Javier Zanetti, Inter legend and vice president of the club, spoke about Italy's defeat, stating that the result was unsatisfactory for him. However, he emphasized the need to give coach Roberto Mancini enough time to work with the team.

Zanetti said: "I was not pleased with Italy's defeat, but we must give Roberto Mancini enough time to work with the team," referring to the necessity of not rushing to evaluate the coach after recent results.

The Inter legend added: "He is a great coach," affirming his confidence in Mancini's abilities and extensive experience in leading national teams and clubs at the highest levels.

Zanetti's comments come as the Italian national team faces increasing pressure following their recent results, with anticipation building for what the team will deliver in the upcoming matches under Mancini.

Zanetti believes that working with the national team requires time to build harmony and implement the coaching staff's ideas, calling for giving Mancini the opportunity to work before passing final judgments on his experience with the Italian national team.