There’s something so satisfying about Italy being knocked out of the World Cup before the main event begins. It feels like sweet karma has taken its course following the Euros final last year. July 11th, the day England’s hunt for a trophy ended as Italy beat them on penalties.
It was so painful to come so close yet fall short. Jorginho and Emerson now know how that feels, and whilst I feel like justice has been served, I do sympathise with our Chelsea cult hero.
Jorginho hasn’t had the easiest path to success in Europe. His luck turned in 2021 when Thomas Tuchel arrived, and Roberto Mancini turned Italy’s destiny around. His harsh criticism of himself is quite heartbreaking.
