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Braglia: "Malagò, let's start with a staff that is up to par. And I hope Maldini is there"

Simone Braglia discusses the current situation of Lazio and the future of the FIGC, suggesting the appointment of Maldini as technical director.

Former goalkeeper Simone Braglia spoke on Maracanà, a program on Tuttomercatoweb radio, to talk about various topics, starting with Gennaro Gattuso's official status at Lazio: "It's not easy for Lazio now, due to all the problems and a Roma team that is doing well. I'm not discussing Gattuso's value, but there is an environment and a club that undermine the serenity of the locker room. The value of the squad is not what it hoped to have, but Gattuso needs the club." Regarding Milan, there is talk of a confirmation of Modric. And then the intense game is analysed: "It's a series of factors that lack intensity, not only at Milan. We send the youngsters to gain experience in Serie B, in other countries, if they are good, they let them play. I'm happy to see goalkeepers unknown to me, like the one from Morocco, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, who I see as more complete than the European ones. This World Cup must give us inspiration to play with a certain mentality. Como is the only one who plays like this, without speculating." Malagò, what is the first priority in FIGC? "He should identify the technical staff with which to set up a program with precise objectives. And then reduce the number of foreigners and give more space to Italians, to be able to gain experience and have lifeblood for our national team. And today I see Maldini as director, who can put together the right technical team to achieve the objectives." Braglia adds: "We need to regain a certain trust on the part of the institutions. We cannot make mistakes with certain figures. The greatest guarantee is given to us by Maldini, who in this context has no one superior. Taking Mancini as coach, given the way he left, we would lose in terms of public opinion. The director is the priority, and you also take him based on the coach to choose." Finally, regarding Juventus, what do they need to fight to win again? "I start with the good goalkeeper, given what happened with Di Gregorio. You need a strong defense but also a goalkeeper who gives you security between the posts. If I were Juventus I would take Meret immediately, 100%. Then we need to see if the goalkeeping coach can give him the security he needs."

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