'I would break everything' - Fabio Capello rages at Riccardo Calafiori, Francesco Acerbi and Italy squad for humiliating loss to Norway as former manager names Claudio Ranieri the 'right' man to replace Luciano Spalletti

Italy suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Norway, sparking an explosive reaction from former manager Capello. Speaking on Radio Anch’io, Capello tore into the national team setup, accusing several players of lacking commitment and faking injuries to avoid call-ups.

He singled out Calafiori, Acerbi, and others for their attitude, claiming their actions show “no love for the blue shirt.” This latest crisis adds to a growing list of issues for the Azzurri. With Spalletti dismissed following Italy’s loss to Norway, a dip in form, and growing reports of a divided dressing room, the national team finds itself in turmoil.

The former AC Milan manager didn’t hold back in his scathing assessment of Italy’s national team. He said: “I was ashamed. Players didn’t want to come. That’s something I never thought possible,” expressing disbelief over the lack of commitment.

He specifically called out Calafiori and Acerbi, accusing them of faking injuries to dodge national duty, saying, “They claimed injury but were playing a week earlier. That’s betrayal.”

Capello endorsed Ranieri as the man to lead the revival: “He’s the right name. He’s experienced, knows the players, and can spark a turnaround.”

Former Roma manager Ranieri is now being championed as a calm, experienced figure who can restore order and unity. Whether the Italian Football Association acts quickly or waits for another collapse will shape the future of the Azzurri heading into their next campaign.