Hey folks, did you catch İnler's recent comments about Italy's frailties? He’s basically telling us that the Turkish squad needs to keep the pressure on the Azzurri if we want a win. 🤔 I’m curious – do you think this high‑press approach will actually exploit Italy’s defensive gaps, or could it leave us vulnerable at the back? What tactical tweaks would you suggest for the national team heading into the Euro Championship?
Gökhan İnler's Take on Italy's Weak Spots – Should We Ramp Up the Pressure?
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When I was playing centre‑midfield for my local club, we faced a side that loved to sit deep and play long balls over the top – pretty much the same vibe Italy shows when they’re under pressure. Our coach switched us to an aggressive high‑press for 15 minutes, forcing their centre‑backs out of shape and creating a couple of quick turnovers that led to a 2‑0 lead. The trick was to keep the press coordinated and have the full‑backs slide in quickly to cover the space left behind. If you leave the midfield too loose, the opposition can exploit the gaps with their midfield runners, which is exactly what would happen to Turkey if the press is too isolated.
So for the national team, I’d suggest a staggered press: the front three press the back‑line while the central midfielders drop a step to block the passing lanes, and the full‑backs stay compact to shield the centre‑backs. Mixing in a few short‑range counter‑pressing phases after losing the ball can keep Italy’s defensive line uncomfortable without exposing Turkey’s backline. It worked for us, and it could give the Azzurri the kind of discomfort İnler is talking about.