Quote Originally Posted by The Bloop View Post
Seems to be a bit of a revival yes, but, correct me if I'm wrong though, there's not as many Italian players in the squads these days as there used to be.
Most larger European leagues don't have as many natural born players as they used to. What sets Italy apart is they know they can't compete with the the top leagues for the very best talent, so they are prepared to give young players from around the world a chance and let them develop in the first team. The coaching and tactics in Italy have always been among the best, so it's a win-win for both player and club. Leao (23, Portugal), Osimhen (24, Nigeria), and Kvaratskhelia (22, Georgia) are all coveted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe.