He's actually betting on a European Cup?
Is he crazy?
"No, he's not crazy!" Gudiola shook his head in the stands, "No matter how bad the record is in this European Cup, Maniero won't be stripped of his coaching qualifications, so this is his best chance to rebuild!"
"Advancing or not is not important for Italy at all. The earlier they rebuild, the faster their performance will recover in the next and subsequent major tournaments."
"Italy has reached the point where it must force growth by pulling up seedlings. Ancelotti, Perrotta, Praxedes, Bernulin, Audi, and others may not be able to hold on until the World Cup in two years!"
"Italy's gap is too severe; only by using enormous pressure can a batch of talented players mature quickly. Among Morici, Canyes, Sogel, Kolber, and Cortino, there are players who can create miracles and grow rapidly!"
Gudiola touched his not-so-bald head, almost revealing his true thoughts.
