European champions Italy suffered a bitter defeat against the German national team. The team conceded five goals for the first time in 65 years – which particularly annoyed the captain.
The 2: 5 embarrassment in the Nations League against Germany spoiled the mood of Italy’s footballers. “We’re angry,” said goalkeeper and European champions captain Gianluigi Donnarumma after Tuesday’s historic defeat on TV station Rai. “There’s no excuse for something like that. Nothing went right for us today.” For the first time in 65 years and a 6-1 draw with Yugoslavia in May 1957, Italy conceded five goals again.
Donnarumma recalled that the “Squadra Azzurra” was visibly tired in the fifth game within two weeks. “But we don’t want to make excuses. We’re sorry for the fans that they had to see that. That’s not how it works,” he said.
“If you wanna blame me then do it”
Then the 23-year-old verbally attacked the TV reporter. She had asked him about his mistake before the 0: 5 and noticed that Donnarumma had often shown weaknesses recently. “Anyone who wants to be polemical should be polemical,” snapped the goalkeeper. “There is no one to blame, only the team. If you want to blame me for the mistake, do it, no problem.”