Lippi does not accept criticism

After the defeat of the Italian football team from Brazil 3:0, and elimination from the Confederation Cup in South Africa, Italian coach Marcello Lippi does not accept criticism from journalists, who say that more young players should play in team.

You say, the young players? And who are these young players that should play in this match? They should be gradually introduced in the team. We need to remain calm head and keep in mind that the experience for such matches is very important. You can not suddenly put in team seven or eight young players, they have to mature before these types of matches. Giuseppe Rossi has played all three matches, not whole, but he is played. Therefore, I know what I speak. I do not plan to change my plan. I am sad, as well as players, because we did not represent Italy in a better light tonight, we know that we can much better than this", said Lippi.

"Brazil is strong, we know that Brazil will always be strong, since they are one of the strongest teams in the world. We are sorry that we said goodbye from the competition. However, this did not happen because it's Brazil too strong for us", added coach, who led Italy to the world champion title three years ago.

Someone again asked for the young players, will he bring a greater number of young people at the World Championships next year?

"Goodbye," replied Lippi.

Monday,
Jun 22, 2009.