Luciano Spalletti (LaPresse)- rompipallone.it
Very harsh attack on Spalletti for his pre-call-ups for Euro 2024. These statements are making the rounds on the web.
Luciano Spalletti, Italy coach, has the list of thirty pre-summoned players for the European Championships has been officially drawn up which will be played in Germany. Before the departure scheduled for June 10th, a preparatory meeting will be held in Coverciano, and subsequently, the team will play two friendly matches. The final squad must then be delivered to UEFA on June 6th.
A list from the national coach, which has caused a stir due to the absence of various players. One above all is Giacomo Bonaventura, who remained outside the list of thirty pre-summits despite the great season played with the purple shirt by the midfielder. An unexpected choice, above all, because the player has almost always been called to the squad since Spalletti has been at the helm of the team.
The criticism of Spalletti by Bonaventura’s agent after his exclusion
Bonaventura’s agent, Enzo Raiolagave an interview to Tuttosport showing regret and disbelief at Bonaventura’s exclusion from the squad for the European Championship. Below are his words:
Raiola claims it was one cold shower for Jack’s year and for the results obtained by Fiorentina. He did well on a personal level, he has a great career behind him, he repeated himself with eight goals this season and will soon play in another European final. He continues by stating that he remains an Italy fan and hopes that the Azzurri can win the trophy, but it is inexplicable that Jack is not part of the blue expedition.
He underlines how he is unable to decipher this choice by Spalletti, as, according to him Bonaventura’s experience would have been important, as would his qualities. He considers the coach to be a high-level person, but he is convinced that the decision not to call him is not entirely and solely the result of his sole will.
“Knowing Spalletti’s humanity and the great coach he is, this non-call-up seems really strange to me. Then I don’t want to mention other situations and who was called in his place.”
Continue the interview by stating how the coach has always spoken well of Bonaventura and that therefore the player expected to go to the European Championship, so much so that he was disappointed.
Furthermore, Raiola concludes by stating how Bonaventura was astonishedbut being an intelligent and capable boy he has already played a match against Fiorentina proving that he is a champion, eliminating the great disappointment he suffered in those 90′.
“We are talking about a 100% professional, who excels both on and off the pitch.”
