Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy's transformation

21-Jun-2021 11:51:52 | Yahoo Sports

It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the Azzurri completely transformed into an attack-minded juggernaut resembling the elite of modern soccer. Well, it turns out that the genesis of Roberto Mancini’s new-look squad at the European Championship came right in Italy’s backyard. Teams like Atalanta, Sassuolo and even Napoli have adopted the more offensive styles seen around Europe in recent seasons.