Mertesacker on Italy’s World Cup absence: ”They don’t deserve to be talked about’

Mertesacker on Italy’s World Cup absence: ”They don’t deserve to be talked about’Per Mertesacker has delivered a blunt verdict on Italy’s modern decline, telling German broadcaster ZDF that the four-time world champions no longer warrant discussion at a tournament they have again failed to reach.The former Arsenal and Germany defender appeared alongside ex-Germany international Christoph Kramer on Friday evening, where the presenter raised the question of the Azzurr