Serie A legend Faustino Asprilla, a former Parma striker, says Italy have been ’embarrassing’ at EURO 2024 however admits Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears have been the perfect factor: ‘He has all the pieces, however…’
The EURO 2024 quarter-finals begin right now with Spain-Germany, however sadly, Italy gained’t be there because the Azzurri have been eradicated by Switzerland within the Spherical of 16 final week.
“You’ll be able to’t play that manner. The issue is that Italy now not have good gamers,” ex-Parma striker Asprilla instructed Gazzetta.
“All of them appear to be robots. They transfer because the coach needs. They’ve misplaced the enjoyment of dribbling, and it appears they now not have creativity. I used to be sorry to see my buddy Buffon with a tragic face.”
Asprilla and Buffon performed collectively at Parma, profitable one Coppa Italia and one UEFA Cup.
Asprilla: ‘Embarrassing’ Italy at EURO 2024, however Ronaldo’s tears the perfect factor
“Gigi was a prime participant and he didn’t should be concerned in such an embarrassing factor,” mentioned Asprilla.
“If Italy gamers had a gram of Gigi’s ardour, I’m certain they’d nonetheless be on the Euros.”
Has Asprilla loved watching any participant throughout the Euros?
“Truthfully, no person. Really, there may be one, even when he’s not on the peak of kind. Jude Bellingham is nice,” he replied.
“His bicycle kick objective towards Slovakia was splendid. I anticipated nice strikes from Kylian Mbappé, however he damage his nostril, and you may inform he’s afraid. Spain are entertaining. The wingers are so sturdy. Nico and Yamal play the model of soccer that excites me.”
The previous Colombia worldwide praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his trustworthy response after lacking a penalty towards Slovenia saying that it was the perfect factor he’s seen on the Euros to date.
“Are you able to imagine it? He’s a celebrity; he’s nearly 40 years previous, and he has all the pieces. Cash, glory and success. But a missed penalty nonetheless makes him cry like a child.”
Asprilla additionally performed with Lilian Thuram at Parma and his sons will probably be among the many Serie A stars subsequent season.
Marcus already gained the Scudetto with Inetr, whereas his brother Khephren will quickly be part of Juventus.
“I’m comfortable for Marcus. I met him at Parma when he was a child and I taught him some dribbling abilities,” mentioned Asprilla.
“He gained the title with Inter, which is the perfect factor, however now he has to substantiate himself. He’s a settled participant now. I don’t know Khephren a lot, but when Juventus signed him, it means he’s sturdy. Juventus make no errors.”
What about his Parma facet? They’ve returned to Serie A, so what does Asprilla anticipate from the Ducali?
“The title for us could be to safe survival,” he mentioned.
“We are able to make it as a result of we have now a great coach and gamers who’ve enjoyable on the pitch. That is the key to go far. In right now’s soccer, all gamers look unhappy. No one smiles. Can they perceive that that is only a recreation and that the foundations don’t forbid dribbles?”
