Ranocchia was a guest on the "Deejay Football Club" show, where he discussed Italy's defeat to Belgium at the Olimpico Stadium.

He stated: "It will be very difficult to rebuild a healthy team. The entire atmosphere surrounding the national team has cooled somewhat; many things have happened that have cast a negative image on the national team. Everything needs to start from scratch. What worries me is that despite having strong players in the national team, the available options are ultimately limited. Up front, there is Pio Esposito, who is becoming an excellent player; fortunately, there are also Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean, and we can plan the next few years around them. It's not easy to revive the atmosphere; right now there is a lot of dissatisfaction."

Ranocchia also spoke about mental health: "More and more young people, even non-professional players, are vulnerable to depression. We receive calls from parents asking us to pay attention to their 12- and 13-year-old children because the situation now is different from before; pressure starts at a very young age. Think about how much talent we have lost in football: they are technically good, but their psychological development is inadequate, and that is what is crucial. If someone cannot cope with a setback after recovering from an injury, or with a low mood after a match, they eventually lose that young player. In turn, the sporting world also loses talent and value; we have seen this in recent years."

"When you speak with a psychologist, you discuss many topics about yourself and your life, and you might not have enough tools to handle some everyday problems."

Regarding the difference between a mental coach and a psychologist, Ranocchia said: "These are two different jobs. A mental coach focuses on performance but is not a psychology professional. We have experts in this field because providing assistance without professional training can cause serious harm. We have qualified professionals here."

Ranocchia also discussed the pressure facing young players: "A young player who is new to Italian football faces a lot of pressure, criticized by fans during their national team debut. I can only imagine how he must feel; he certainly won't be happy. I hope he has someone around him who can help him understand his current situation. In Italy, we don't give young players time to develop. The person who helps you doesn't have to be a friend or teammate; perhaps the head coach could be the first person on the team to offer psychological support. Young players start feeling pressure from age 12 or 13. However, many athletes are willing to talk about these things, which helps the entire football environment. Many clubs and federations invest in sports facilities, but if a child is going through emotional difficulties, you will lose them because you haven't invested in the area that can help them make decisions. This drives me crazy."

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