The interim technical commissioner will lead the national team in friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece. He stated, “The focus isn’t on young players, but on making market deals with older players.”
Baldini acknowledged that he doesn’t possess the necessary qualifications and experience to take on the role of national coach permanently. His primary responsibility will be to guide the national squad through upcoming friendly fixtures against Luxembourg and Greece.
He expressed strong criticism regarding the current state of Italian football, suggesting that the system is not prioritizing the development of young talent. Instead, he believes the emphasis is placed on “making market deals with older players,” implying a focus on immediate commercial gains rather than long-term strategic growth.
Furthermore, Baldini attributed Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup to a leadership vacuum. He asserted that the sport’s administration is dominated by executives whose decisions are driven by personal agendas and self-interest, rather than the best interests of Italian football as a whole.