Italy’s march towards the opening match of Euro 2024 continues, scheduled for Saturday evening (9pm in Dortmund against difficult Albania). Luciano Spalletti has to deal with a few too many problems in midfield. If doubts persist regarding Nicolò Stretcherwho however seems to be able to recover in time for his European debut, even if his presence in the starting lineup is not yet certain, Nicolò Fagioli is still dealing with the after-effects of the muscular discomfort suffered in recent days and his presence against Albania it’s still in doubt.
However, the alarm for Davide seems to have subsided Frattesi who, after missing training on Tuesday, returned to the field yesterday. The Italian coach is already evaluating all possible alternatives, including Bryan Cristante, who could be used in midfield alongside Jorginho, with Lorenzo Pellegrini in the attacking midfield.
Meanwhile, the enthusiasm around the national team is growing, highly esteemed by the head of delegation Gigi Buffon: «This is a national team that is underestimated, it is very competitive, first of all due to the human depth of the guys who make it up. And that’s the thing that surprised me the most, the sense of belonging to our nation, their attitude of those who humbly make themselves available to every guideline that the coach gives and that the federation tries to pass on to them… And then there are 4 or 5 elements that are part of the elite of European and world football.
Therefore, in addition to an excellent group, we also have the individuality to ensure that we can do well.” Giovanni Di Lorenzo is also very convinced and, at the moment, is focused exclusively on his experience with Italy: «I am very calm, I am preparing this second European Championship which is something beautiful. For me, having made a journey coming from the bottom, it’s very beautiful, I’m proud.”
The Napoli defender also spoke about the “survivors” of Italy who won the last European Championship: «We are left with 7-8 players but the soul of this group is the same. In addition to having great players, this group has great men within it.”
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