Football, De Laurentiis: ‘We need to start afresh; Malagò is the right man to lead the way back up’

Milan, 1 April (LaPresse) – ‘In football, we need to reset and not be afraid or ashamed to start from scratch.’ This was stated by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, speaking to Radio Crc, as he commented on Italy’s elimination from the World Cup for the third consecutive time. The Napoli boss seems to have already identified the right man to turn things around, replacing the current FA president Gabriele Gravina. "The world of sport, where the state is also involved, has been a source of great success: we saw this at the Winter Olympics and the last Olympics. Malagò has been someone who has worked very well, impeccable from a professional point of view,” he added. “Someone like Malagò, accustomed to always doing his best because he is a great professional and has always demonstrated this, is someone who can give rather than take, being also endowed with a certain humility. Unfortunately, in the world around us, many want to be there to take, without realising that to receive, one must give. There is no doubt whatsoever that if Malagò were to take charge of Italian football – concluded De Laurentiis – the latter would very quickly turn things around. If we were to start afresh with him tomorrow