Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeers
ROME: Roberto Mancini accepted boos from Italy fans as a normal part of the game but insisted there were positives to take from a 2-0 defeat to Belgium on his return as head coach.
Roberto Mancini, returning as Italy's head coach, accepted jeers from fans as part of the job but found positives in a 2-0 loss to Belgium. The former Euro 2020 winner, who returned to the Azzurri after three years, insisted there were lessons to learn from the defeat. Mancini's team lost their opening UEFA Nations League match after being booed off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
The coach acknowledged that winning back fans' support could be challenging, but he remained optimistic. Mancini praised his team's performance in the second half, noting their aggressive play and ability to recover possession. He also addressed the pressure of a recent World Cup play-off loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that the team must move on and focus on the positives.
Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel expressed satisfaction with his players' performance, acknowledging there was room for improvement but praising their desire and intensity.
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