“If someone fails, there must be someone who takes responsibility for the mistake,” Abodi told daily newspaper Il Foglio.

“The national team has been going through a systemic crisis for some time.

“The fact that there are balances with the FIGC that penalise the promotion of talent and competitiveness is also a factor in this crisis.”

When asked about Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti, Abodi bemoaned a lack of “harmony between coach and players”.

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