Done with the interests of the Azzurri in mind. Lippi's influencing the higher-ups into thinking that their purpose is to function as a national training centre. When Juventus flops this season, they'll still be able to brag that seven Juventus players were in the Azzurri squad in South Africa. In an attempt to pull the wool over the fans' eyes, they'll say, "See? We have world-class players in this squad! We can challenge for the Scudetto next year!"
I'm not buying this move. Cut the ties: bring in a foreigner to manage in the off-season who'll free the squad from this cancerous Azzurri influence.
I'm not buying this move. Cut the ties: bring in a foreigner to manage in the off-season who'll free the squad from this cancerous Azzurri influence.
