Boban said in an interview with Rai Radio 1 that Italian coaches often opt for the safer 3-5-2 formation because they fear being sacked by club officials who don't understand football.

Boban, the former AC Milan player and executive, was interviewed on Rai Radio 1, hosted by Filippo Corsini and Guido Aldone. Here are some of his remarks:

Why has the Italian national team declined?

Boban said: "There's a long history behind it, and I think everyone already understands some of it. The problem lies in how youth academies operate, how talent is developed, and what methods clubs use to ensure Italian players—and there are Italian players, there have to be—are properly nurtured. But they're not being developed well because in Italy, since the generation of Totti and Pirlo, there haven't been superstars like that. If we break down this topic, it would take several hours, but the main issue is this: iPad, coaches who are always focused on the collective and results, and never really value individual growth or positional development.

"Ultimately, because they're always afraid of results and afraid of being sacked by club officials who may not know much about football, they choose the 3-5-2 formation that has become common in recent years, just for safety. This system, if executed well by one or two of the few teams in the world like Inter Milan, might be acceptable, but otherwise, it hasn't won anything in the last 30 years. 92% of leagues and major competitions—the World Cup, Euro, Copa América, and the top five leagues—have been won with a back four and two wingers. This isn't my personal opinion or the way I think; it's a fact."

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