Capello expressed his frustration with the current state of the team, citing issues with player commitment. He mentioned several players who had been called up but expressed reluctance to play for the national team, including Riccardo Calafiori and Alessio Buongiorno.
Capello also brought up the case of Francesco Acerbi, who declined to play for the team due to a perceived lack of respect from the coach. Capello's emotional response to this situation was palpable, with him expressing his anger and disappointment.
However, Capello also spoke positively about Ranieri, citing his ability to turn around struggling teams, including Roma. He praised Ranieri's experience and charisma, suggesting that he would be well-suited to manage the national team.
Capello believes that Ranieri's familiarity with the players and his ability to connect with them would make him an effective coach. He thinks that Ranieri's experience and leadership qualities would serve the team well.