After much controversy Luciano Spalletti explained the reason for the convocation by Nicolò Beans on the eve of the friendly matchItaly with the Türkiye in Bologna, but in front of journalists he returned to talking about the “defects” of Scamacca and indicated the players who, in his national team, could have the duties of “10” of the past: today the Azzurri met 5 great former Azzurri who wore that shirt, Baggio, Totti, Del Piero, Antognoni And Rivera.
Italy, Spalletti on Scalvini’s injury
Tomorrow theItaly by Luciano Spalletti will play Bologna against the Türkiye the first friendly pre-Europeans. In the press conference, the Azzurri coach took stock of the injuredstarting from Scalvini, stopped on Sunday in the championship recovery between Atalanta and Fiorentina. “These are the things you never want to hear – said Spalletti – but a couple of them have already happened. A hug to Giorgio, he’ll get well soon: he’s a good boy and the future of the role in modern football, yesterday he played in midfield. They were all excited and helpful about the call, too Cats stayed at home. I told him ‘maybe I’ll call you’, and he arrived here shoes in hand, all sweaty, it was nice.”
With the knockouts of Scalvini and Acerbi, the Juventus defender has a guaranteed place at the European Championships: “Gatti will come in Germany”, clarified the coach. In general, however, Spalletti remains optimistic. “The sensations are very good – his words –. The boys developed the work well. You can’t say it’s on autopilot, but we’re on the right track.”
Italy, Spalletti and the call-up of Fagioli
Hot topic of the conference, the convocation of Nicolò Beanscalled in National from Spalletti despite the long disqualification for them betting which effectively prevented him from playing for the entire season. “Fagioli – explained the coach – I called him up because I was happy to bring him, I was called back for bringing him. Then these days are fundamental for him, he must give the answers. Then they always say that the players are always tired… He has always trained, he is fresh! Everything is monitored, we know how many meters he covered and in how long. It’s not a question of sympathy, I have the data to evaluate and he has done all the training.”
For Spalletti the Juventus player can play together with Jorginho in certain games. “Someone like him, with that quality, can be complementary (to Jorginho, ed), but you have to keep the ball for 60 minutes otherwise it becomes a problem to chase your opponents. I want players who are more accustomed to the defensive phase and the tackling needed to recover.”
Italy, Spalletti and Scamacca’s laziness
Spalletti also returned to Gianluca’s ear Scamacca, which he recently called lazy. “I said he’s lazy but also a lot of positive things… – the coach specified – I don’t say things to attack my players, but to help them. Children must be told the true things. If you look at meters, speed, speed strength, Scamacca loses with many others. But it’s nice to have him here, welcomed with a smile, he has beautiful highlights…”.
Italy, Spalletti and the meeting with the big 10 of the national team
Spalletti then spoke about the meeting had today between the Azzurri and the greats numbers 10 of the national team: the national team players met Roberto BaggioFrancis TottiAlex Del PieroGiancarlo Antognoni and Gianni Rivera. “We will repeat the phrases of the 10s every game. Even if they have a better chance of piercing your soul. Heroes we will never forget – revealed Spalletti -. Baggio said: ‘The greater the responsibility when you wear this shirt: we take it or we lose it’. Antognoni: ‘It’s nice to meet young guys again, the choices were right’. Totti: ‘Always on the pitch to win while having fun’. Rivera: ‘Let’s play the kick-off forward, otherwise I wouldn’t have scored the goal in Germany’. Del Piero: ‘There is pressure but you have a great opportunity that you will remember later with a smile. You will compete with the strongest’. And another 10 like Buffon he said, ‘This is a momentous day to get tattooed on yourself.’ And I also want to remember Vialli with his somewhat melancholy but determined face. We want him with us, we want him to breathe, free to play the role he wants.”
Italy, Pellegrini and Barella played 10 for Spalletti
In this national team there is no real 10, but for Spalletti a couple of players have shots worthy of that role. “Pilgrims it can be a 10 – concluded Spalletti -. Also Stretcherbecause he has plays that take you by surprise, he makes things pass where many see walls.”
