Jorghino insists Italy's rebuild has 'already begun' following win over England
By Mitch Wilks
Jorginho has spoken positively about the Italian national team's future following their victory over England, using a new formation.
Italy saw off England in a 1-0 victory in matchday five of the 2022/23 Nations League group stages and did so using a 3-5-2 system, earning a deserved win after a difficult period following their Euro 2020 triumph.
Victory over the Three Lions gives Italy an outside chance of still making the Nations League finals in 2023 as they face group leaders Hungary in the final matchday, with a win enough to see them move into top spot.
Speaking to media ahead of the vital clash, Jorginho was very confident about his national team's new approach: “After everything that happened, it was a struggle, but the game against England really fired us up and gave us more motivation. I try to learn from past mistakes and disappointment, which is also what the coach is passing on to the players he calls up.
"I felt something different in that game and I think the reconstruction process has already begun. Now we’ve got to continue along this path," and added, discussing the tactical tweaks: "It’s good to have an alternative that we can change to during the game or during a tournament.
"Some of our players have 4-3-3 at club level, others with three defenders, so I think this system is certainly doable. It’s interesting for the present and the future, I got along well with it."
The Chelsea midfielder explained that victory over England has been crucial for the squad heading into the final matchday: “We have this opportunity to win the group and it’s up to us to take it.
"Hungary have proved themselves to be tough opponents and they’ll have passionate support from the crowd tomorrow.”