Riccardo Orsolini admits he hopes to ‘convince’ Luciano Spalletti to make him part of the Italy squad for EURO 2024, as he starts in tonight’s friendly against Turkey.
Vincenzo Montella jokes that Turkey fans remind him of Neapolitans and EURO 2024 in Germany will be ‘a bit like being at home,’ as tonight he faces Luciano Spalletti’s Italy in a friendly.
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli admits he was surprised to receive a call-up for the Italian national after a seven-month hiatus. In an interview with the Azzurri’s social channels, the 23-year-old thanked Luciano Spalletti for his kind words, saying he can feel the coach has faith in him.
Three players from Luciano Spalletti’s Italy squad will be in the stands of the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara for the friendly match against Turkey. The Azzurri
Luciano Spalletti has revealed that Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella will miss this evening’s friendly between Italy & Turkey as a “precaution.” Speaking to Italian broadcaster RAI Radio, via FCInterNews, the Azzurri boss assured that the problem is nothing serious for Barella, and that he should be back to his best in a day or two.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti confirms Federico Gatti will be part of the final squad that will head to Germany for Euro 2024. The Juventus defender wasn’t even in the manager’s 30-man preliminary squad.
Luciano Spalletti says Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini are the two candidates to be Italy’s No.10 at Euro 2024. The Azzurri CT held a pre-match press conference on Monday on the eve of an international friendly against Turkey.
Roberto Baggio has arrived at Coverciano, where he will watch the Azzurri training session alongside four other legendary No.10: ‘Luciano Spalletti’s call
Gigio Donnarumma will be Italy’s captain at Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti confirmed. Former Milan star Donnarumma will be Italy’s captain at the upcoming Euros.
Hungary coach Marco Rossi analysed how the Azzurri have evolved under Luciano Spalletti and explained the continued rise of Italian coaches in the dugout.
Luciano Spalletti’s preparations for the 2024 European Championship have just begun, but Italy can’t catch a break. After an injury forced Inter veteran Francesco Acerbi to withdraw from the national team, Gli Azzurri’s morale has suffered another blow.
Legendary former coach Arrigo Sacchi opened up about Italy’s chances at Euro 2024, explaining how the team ‘can move forward’ with humility and sacrifice.
Gigi Buffon thinks it is ‘a good thing’ that Italy are underestimated at EURO 2024 and insists there should be no controversy over the call for Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli after the betting ban.
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has explained the roles Federico Chiesa can play as he prepares to unleash the attacker on opponents at Euro 2024. Chiesa was Italy’s hero when they won the competition in 2020, and the Juventus star will be eager to help the Azzurri retain their crown in this edition.
Luciano Spalletti has had to defend his decision to include Nicolo Fagioli in his preliminary squad for Euro 2024. The midfielder was banned for at least seven months after admitting to breaking betting rules.
Luciano Spalletti tested out two different tactical systems in his first Italy training session building up to EURO 2024, focusing on pressing. The Azzurri have a 29-man preliminary squad going into the tournament in Germany, reduced from 30 because Francesco Acerbi pulled out with a groin injury.
Luciano Spalletti said Federico Chiesa can play ‘everywhere’, while Giacomo Bonaventura has even more quality than Jude Bellingham, but Gianluca Scamacca is ‘a bit lazy.’ Here are five talking points from his first Euro 2024 press conference.
Former Juventus and Bologna midfielder Giancarlo Marocchi feels that Matteo Politano’s omission from Italy’s preliminary squad for Euro 2024 means Luciano Spalletti will surely use a three-man defence.
With Italy coach Luciano Spalletti expected to use a three-man formation at Euro 2024, Inter defender Matteo Darmian could be a surprise starter for the Azzurri this summer.
Luciano Spalletti explains why he called on five ‘legends’ of Calcio to inspire Italy ahead of EURO 2024. ‘We must be worthy of the love for the Italy shirt.’ The Azzurri are the reigning Champions of Europe after winning the trophy under Roberto Mancini in 2021, but started a new era in September 2023 when Spalletti took over.
One of the surprising calls Luciano Spalletti made to his squad for Euro 2024 is Nicolo Fagioli. The midfielder was banned for seven months during the season and only returned for Juventus’ final two games, starting one.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti can see Antonio Conte enjoying success with Napoli. Spalletti left Napoli after their 2022/23 title winning season. He said, Napoli has a great team, otherwise it wouldn't have been possible for me to do what I did there.
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho was chosen by the Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti as a part of the 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany.
With the clock ticking before the highly-expected Euro 2024 kick-off, Italy coach Luciano Spalletti announced his preliminary squad for the upcoming tournament.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti remains coy over why he left Napoli last summer. Spalletti walked away after leading Napoli to the Scudetto. He said: We had everything that we needed to follow up what we had won.
Fabio Cannavaro says Napoli have missed the hardline approach of Luciano Spalletti. Cannavaro was impressed by Spalletti's work in the past week with Italy.
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