"We need to fix the youth sectors, find different formulas. But don't talk, we need to do! And make decisions. I'll end now, I'll become polemical. I think numbers should be shown for all the youth sectors."
"Training used to consist mostly of small games and coordination work. Today, coordination work is rarely done and isn't given much importance, but it's crucial: if you're not coordinated, you won't reach the highest levels in any sport."
"Before, however, there were people who helped you develop talent. Today, you see seven-year-olds being taught how to build from the back. It's a huge mistake."
Massimiliano Allegri criticized the youth football system in Italy, emphasizing the need for reforms and better decision-making. He highlighted the alarming trend of young players quitting football for other sports. Allegri called for transparency in youth sector statistics to address these issues. Massimo Oddo echoed similar concerns, noting a shift in training methods that neglects essential coordination skills. He criticized the current focus on tactical training for very young players, arguing that it undermines instinct and individual talent development.
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