Cesc Fabregas has emerged as a standout performer this Serie A season, largely due to the team’s reliance on foreign players. The Italian national team, meanwhile, continues to grapple with significant challenges. Last week’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina marked the third consecutive loss for Italy, resulting in their elimination from World Cup contention.
The defeat in Zenica triggered a widespread crisis, prompting extensive efforts to find solutions. Public opinion within Italy is largely unified, with a lack of confidence in domestic players, particularly among top-tier clubs. Notably, fourth-placed Como has featured foreign players in nearly all minutes played this season, with 99.9% of the playing time attributed to non-Italian players.
Only Edoardo Goldaniga has appeared in two matches, accumulating just 14 minutes of play. Following a match against Virtus Videm, questions were raised regarding the current state of the Italian national team’s crisis.
