This is too blue Luciano Spalletti so as not to dive into our heads and choices. So his day in Casteldebole is one of those that paint the dreams of an Italian summer, the one just around the corner. Above all, two names: Riccardo Orsolini and Riccardo Calafiorithe attacking winger and all-round defender. The Italy coach he spoke with the two from Bologna, a very private chat, away from everyone. But internal rumors confirm: Spalletti is strongly considering them for Euro 2024, the competition starting in Germany. They’re both in the running. Of course, it won’t be easy for Orso. Also because the form of the Spallettian Italy could vary and the rossoblù winger could therefore remain on foot. However, he trusts in the big one Bear’s self-sacrifice, 27 years old, 215 matches for the rossoblù, ten goals in this championship; the man who in recent years has given so much, perhaps everything, to take over the national team, and now that he sees it there, one step away, with a European Championship to play for, hopes are renewed. For Calafiori, 21 years old, first season at Bologna, it’s a different story: the hottest defender in Serie A seems to already have a pass. The great performances against Bologna give us hope. Spalletti, meanwhile, keeps an eye on, checks, evaluates and waits. He’s almost at the end of the championship.
Lunch with managers
Spalletti’s visit to the stronghold of Thiago Motta it lasted more or less three hours. The coach had a discussion (pleasant and constructive, they say) with the coach who revolutionized the scenario under the two towers. A visit that also served to talk about tactics, innovations, schemes, movements, football that changes and varies, sheds its skin. Thiago has precise ideas, Spalletti listened to them. And viceversa. Football is like science: it shares knowledge among those who create it. Spalletti’s visit was already scheduled several weeks ago. She had missed due to other commitments. Yesterday, just under a month before the kick-off of the European Championships, the visit of the Italian coach served to encourage the environment even more. Very excited for the Champions League race, of course. He also talked about it Spalletti. A discussion at the table between the Italy coach and the rossoblù managers, the sporting director Marco Di Vaio and CEO Sartori. There was also talk about the calendar and the season finale. Chat between football men beyond roles.
