Marco Parolo believes Italy critics are not being “realistic. We’ve been training for four days with a new Coach, new system and new players.”

The new-look Nazionale were beaten 2-0 by Argentina in Manchester in the first friendly under interim Coach Gigi Di Biagio.

“In the first half we had difficulties finding the right shape with a new system and new interpretation of the game,” the Lazio midfielder told Rai Sport.

Marco Parolo believes Italy critics are not being “realistic. We’ve been training for four days with a new Coach, new system and new players.”

The new-look Nazionale were beaten 2-0 by Argentina in Manchester in the first friendly under interim Coach Gigi Di Biagio.

“In the first half we had difficulties finding the right shape with a new system and new interpretation of the game,” the Lazio midfielder told Rai Sport.

“Some might’ve thought we were passive, but we were trying to do what the new Coach asked and that was not easy. We changed a few things after the break, did better, but then didn’t keep our concentration levels high enough and conceded twice on the counter.

“We have already rebooted, we’re working and it’s only natural we are trying to introduce young players who are impressing in Serie A.

“We’ve got a new Coach, new ideas, new players, so if after four days of training we beat Argentina, it’s more likely Argentina would need to be really worried going into the World Cup.

“We have to be realistic and show patience, otherwise Italian football will never rebuild.”

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