0-2 upset! Italy was beaten out of the European Championship by FIFA No. 19 and missed the quarterfinals of the European Championship

What happened to Italy at Euro 2024 was nothing short to watch. As the defending champions, they were swept by 22 Swiss 'lads' in the quarter-finals and missed out on the quarter-finals, and the course and outcome of this match was undoubtedly shocking.

First of all, in the first half of the game, Italy was completely passive on the field. Statistics show that in the first 30 minutes, the Swiss team had eight times as many shots on goal as Italy, which fully reflects the difference in strength between the two sides. With their fast attacks and dense defense, the Swiss team easily controlled the situation on the field. In the 36th minute, Floyle broke the deadlock and scored a crucial goal for the Swiss team. At half-time, Switzerland hit the post once in addition to scoring, which also showed their superiority in attack and possession.

Just 30 seconds into the second half, the Italian defence made another mistake and the Swiss took advantage of their numerical advantage to score the second goal. It was undoubtedly a heavy blow that put the defending champions in a desperate situation. In the following match, the gap between the two sides was even more obvious, with the Swiss fans chanting and the Italian fans erupting in huge boos, which once again confirmed the disparity in quality between the two sides. In fact, it wasn't until the 72nd minute that Italy had their first shot on target in the second half, showing just how serious their problems were in attack.

In the end, the match ended with a score of 2-0, and the defending champions Italy missed out on the quarter-finals, which was undoubtedly a heavy defeat. From unbeaten performances in the first four group games to a crushing knockout in the knockout stages, Italian football has indeed faced serious challenges in recent years. This result is undoubtedly regrettable, but it also raises questions about the future of Italian football.

The reasons for this traditional powerhouse are as follows:

First of all, judging by the squad and overall strength, this Italian team is clearly very different from the last European Championship. Although it still has some well-known stars, the overall strength and combat effectiveness of the team have greatly decreased. The fact that Italy lost so completely against a team that was not very strong in the team speaks volumes about the serious problems within the team.

Secondly, from a tactical and technical point of view, the performance of the Italian team is also not flattering. In the first half, they were beaten passively for a long time, with serious holes in the defensive end and a lack of constructiveness and creativity in the offensive end. At the start of the second half, the defence made another mistake that led to another goal conceded. This speaks volumes about the team's obvious problems with tactical adjustment and execution, and the inability to cope with the opponent's attacking style of play.

Again, the individual performances of the players were also disappointing. From the back line to the forward line, there is no core player who can really lead the way. Although Donnarumma has performed well, the hard work of a single player is not enough. In the forward line, the players lacked tacit cooperation and lacked attacking power, which put heavy pressure on the performance of the whole team.

Finally, in terms of mental state and fighting spirit, this Italian team also looks a little negative and demoralized. They often appear passive and incapable of fighting back against the onslaught of the Swiss team, which may also have something to do with the team's recent overall form.

Overall, the defeat was a heavy blow to Italian football. As a traditional powerhouse, being able to go out in such a mess in the tournament will definitely trigger a deep reflection in Italian football. From squad building to tactical adjustments, to the mental outlook of players, all-round reforms and upgrades are needed.

At the moment, Italian football urgently needs to find a new direction for development. We must face up to the impact of this defeat on the team, identify the root causes, and firmly push forward with reforms to lay the foundation for future victories. Only in this way can Italian football regain its former glory and become the world's top team once again.

The defeat was painful, but it also gave Italian football a valuable opportunity to re-examine themselves and prepare for the next one. I am confident that with the same heart and confidence, Italy will be able to set sail for an even more brilliant future.

After this harrowing defeat, how should Italian football move towards a revival?

First of all, we need to face the root cause of the problem and seriously reflect on the reasons for this defeat. From the above analysis, it can be seen that many problems such as the decline in the overall strength of the team, mistakes in tactical execution, lack of core players, and low mental state are all important factors that led to this fiasco.

In response to these problems, Italian football must be fundamentally reformed and adjusted. First of all, it is necessary to make a comprehensive assessment and adjustment of the overall strength of the team. Introduce a group of outstanding young players to build a full and potential national team squad, and at the same time carry out targeted training and development of existing players to enhance the overall competitiveness.

Secondly, work on the tactical system and training. Hire a head coach with advanced concepts and deep tactical skills, develop offensive and defensive tactics that are suitable for the team, and ensure that the players are proficient and executed through continuous training and actual combat drills. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the tacit understanding between players and cultivate the awareness and ability of overall operation.

Thirdly, it is necessary to continuously cultivate and train the core leading players of the team. Through long-term selection and training, a group of core players with excellent individual skills, tactical awareness and leadership skills have been discovered, so that they can become the standard-bearers who lead the team forward. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the psychological counseling and emotional management of these players to ensure that they are in the best condition at all times.

Finally, it is necessary to attach great importance to the cultivation of the mental outlook and fighting spirit of the players. It is unacceptable that this Italian team appears to be a little negative and demoralistic at a critical moment. The coaching team should strengthen the spiritual education of the players, cultivate their tenacious struggle, never give up sportsmanship and fighting spirit, so that the team can always maintain a high-spirited state.

Only by fundamentally solving these problems can Italian football truly get out of the doldrums and regain its former glory. I believe that as long as the whole team works together and gives it their all, they will be able to become one of the strongest players in world football again in the near future.

At that time, we will be able to witness the wonderful performance of this Italian team in international competitions again, and feel their pride and passion for winning glory for their country. At that time, the entire definition of Italian football can rejoice and regain confidence and hope for the future.

Let's look forward to the wonderful performance of this Italian team in the future competitions! With courage and determination, they will be able to write a new chapter and write more glorious music for Italian football.