Alvaro Morata is ready to challenge theItaly in the second match of Group B of Euro2024. For the Spain captain, the match with the Azzurri is a sort of derby, a special match. In the interview given to Marca the former Juventus player launches a provocation to Spalletti and also talks about his future.
Euro2024, Morata has a clear objective for Spain
The hat-trick to Croatia it showcased all the qualities of one Spain reborn thanks to care De La Fuente. The feeling is that the Nations League won last year was only the appetizer, as confirmed by himself Morata to Brand: “We can win this European Championship. And we must have this in mind every time we wear the national team shirt.” He speaks like a true captain. “We won the Nations League, but he is not a European nor a World Cup. It still hurts us not to have played the last final against England. There are incredible teams, but I think it’s very difficult to find a team like the one we have formed. We can do it”.
Italy is on Spain’s path: Morata is excited
Yes, for Morata it really is a sort of derby. Why theItaly it is in his heart and not only because of his past at Juve. His wife, Alice Campello, is Italian: therefore, the connection with the country is deep, real. “When I met the Azzurri at the European Championships they always eliminated me. We have to approach this match as a crossroads, also because Italy is very competitive” Of his wife Alice he says: “It’s not an easy situation. They will not come to avoid possible problems. She and my children are very respected in my country.”
Towards Italy: Alvaro’s jab at Spalletti
The match against Croatia highlighted Spain’s ability to not be tied exclusively to a slow and predictable ball movement, as happened in the years following the triumphs from 2008 to 2012 (two European Championships and one World Cup). “For other teams we are quite unpredictable. I guess the coach of Italy ask yourself: how will these guys play against me? With a false new, with the wingers playing inside and combining? With those who break you behind your back? We can change the way we play multiple times. And we press very high, which has its risks, but it’s difficult for the opponent to face a team like that.”
Morata and the future: Juventus is thinking of a new return
The future at Atletico Madrid hangs in the balance and it is not excluded that Morata could choose Italy again. L’Juventus hypothesis is always valid, but also pay attention to the paths that lead to Rome et al Napleswhere he would find himself Antonio Conte who already coached him during his time at Chelsea. Alvaro, however, prefers not to talk about the transfer market. “This doesn’t worry me, less than any other season of my life. Maybe because I’m so focused on this European Championship, so excited and so motivated, that I don’t even talk about it.”
