|
|
Serie A defenders lack quality, says Fabio Cannavaro
11/01/2013 9:40:00 AM
Italy's most capped player believes that defending in Italy's top league is not as good as it was when he played which is why he thinks most teams now opt for a three-man defence
Former Italy international Fabio Cannavaro has criticised the quality of defenders in Serie A stating there are "fewer good defenders in one-on-one situations."
The World Cup winner believes the lesser ability of top Italian league centre-backs is the reason for the three-man defence tactic, as coaches now look to bolster their backline to avoid leaking goals.
“The three-man defence has become fashionable because there are now fewer good defenders in one-on-one situations,” Cannavaro told Sky Sport Italia.
“As a result, coaches are looking to beef up that department."The 39-year-old feels that the current crop of players need to return to their routes and embrace defending again.
He added: “We, as a nation, must return to our origins because we have always been good at defending and we shouldn’t be ashamed of that.”
| 100% first deposit bonus up to $200 |
|
Related Stories
Inside Goal.Com
-
Player Ratings: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Brest
Goal.com takes a closer look at the men involved in PSG's last home game of the season, with David Beckham taking all the focus as he wore the captain's armband
-
EPL Fantasy Football: The end comes
The end is finally here, and Fantasy expert Adrian Houghton muses that there is little more left to do for leading managers bar crossing their fingers and hoping for the best
-
Player Ratings: Sampdoria 3-2 Juventus
Goal.com was on hand to cast a judgmental eye on proceedings as Sampdoria recorded a memorable victory over champions Juventus, despite the best efforts of Fabio Quagliarella
-
Benitez right on time in return to glory
From a hero at Liverpool to a villain at Chelsea, Rafa Benitez at least leaves the Blues a Europa League winner. As Sham Majid points out, it could not have come at a better time
-
Who is the greatest Champions League striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel