Manager Walter Sabatini expressed his opinions on the Italian football scene during an exclusive interview with TuttoMercatoWeb.com, focusing in particular on the tensions at the top of the FIGC and the role of Gianluca Galliani.
Sabatini underlined the uncertainty surrounding the figure of Roberto Malagò, president of the FIGC, and reiterated his position of neutrality with respect to the internal dispute. “I don't want to take sides for one side or another, because it's not my role and it's not something in my thoughts, but I want to remember one thing: Galliani is the best football manager of the post-war period and this must be said and remembered,” he stated, highlighting his admiration for Galliani's career.
In the context of Serie A, Sabatini commented on the situation of Roma, who are at the top of the table, just behind Lazio and Inter. "They are playing exciting football, they are a very determined, solid, monolith team. It is difficult to play against them and above all difficult to beat them. They deserve what they have and I believe that the path will be consistent with what they are doing now and they will certainly fight until the last match for the scudetto", he said, highlighting the solidity of the team and the difficulty of countering it.
Regarding the conditions of key players, Sabatini highlighted the importance of the health of Dybala and other injured players. “A lot will depend on the injured in general, because it's not just Dybala: the most serious absence for Roma at the moment is that of Manu Kone,” he explained, underlining how absences influence the teams' performances and, consequently, the final outcome of the championship.
Sabatini then analyzed Inter's situation, stating that the team does not present a real defensive weakness, but rather fragilities linked to tactical choices. "Inter always want to play attacking football. Sometimes they'll take turns. A choice that favors spectacle, we know that you get some reversals. But between give and take, I believe that the balance will always be positive for Inter", he observed.
Finally, the manager commented on Juventus' choices in the summer, in particular the purchase of Kolo Muani and Woltemade, both subject to criticism. "For me we are talking about a good couple, destined to grow in performance, I see two attackers who are integrating more and more in each match. Despite the criticism, Kolo Muani remains a striker who I respect very much, one who splits the offensive front with movement, running and keeping clear. Very proactive and courageous", he declared, adding that the team's growth also depends entirely on Spalletti's management.
With these observations, Sabatini outlined a picture of an Italian football in which the management of clubs and federations continues to be the subject of discussion and analysis, while the Serie A competitions are approaching their climax with teams in strong contention for the scudetto.