Spalletti is carrying out tests ahead of Saturday’s match, excluding those who are recovering and those who will have to rest
The Azzurri enter the field: from the small stands of the Hemberg Stadion in Iserlhon a festive applause breaks out, the wait is over, the many emigrants in Germany present at Italy’s first training session Spalletti they can finally see their national team up close. Then, suddenly, a roar: he enters the pitch Gigi Buffon! It is the thermometer of how much this Italy cannot boast of reference figures or leaders certified by the love of the fans of every team and every colour: the most famous, 18 years later, he is still the star goalkeeper of the 2006 World Cup.
“Back then we felt like we were playing at home, I’m convinced that the same will happen in this European Championship” declared the head of the delegation, who at the end of training was also among those most sought after for photos and autographs. He couldn’t avoid the ritual of autographs and photos Nicolò Barella, engaged on a side pitch easily ‘attacked’ by the fans: first runs on the pitch after eight days of therapy and conservative work, first shots, first kicks at the ball. The impressions are positive: the Inter midfielder is able to return for the debut match against Albania and if he does not play (but at the moment there is no such idea) it will only be due to an excess of prudence in view of more difficult matches on paper.
Beans he only worked in the gym officially due to fatigue. Her problem is actually hyperextension of one knee. Put like that, it sounds like something to worry about, but in reality it shouldn’t be: two days of rest should be enough. The fact remains that a forced stop so soon after the Dortmund match diminishes the Juventus player’s chances of being employed.
Chapter Frattesi. He calmly completed the entire athletic part, including about twenty minutes of repetitions, without any sign of injury. Once the athletic part was over, he felt a bit of muscle soreness more than other times and so Spalletti decided to spare him the part dedicated to football and match practice and entrust him to the masseurs as a precaution. The player is calm, the blue staff too.
Of note, in yesterday’s training, was the use of Calafiori in the two in midfield alongside Cristante (changing game system, a bit 3-4-2-1, a bit 4-2-3-1). It will be interesting to ask Spalletti whether it was a choice due to the emergency of the moment (Barella, Fagioli and Frattesi were absent on the field) or an experiment in the attempt to find a place for the Bologna player, who the coach likes very much. He has physique, speed, good feet, he can do everything. Spalletti would not like to give up his qualities, but in defence, on the centre-left, Calafiori risks being closed down by Stickswho is currently an immovable starter for this national team.
Raspadori he suffered a blow to his right thigh in a collision with Cats and was checked several times on the field by the medical staff. He appeared sore for a few minutes but still completed the match without major problems. Today we will understand better whether yesterday’s accident had any repercussions.
