The director of Italy Jorginho he spoke like this to the microphones of Raiafter the 2-1 success against Albania in the match valid for the group stage of the 2024 European Championships.
92% of passes completed, but the important thing is to have won.
“Absolutely. Each of us did his part for the victory, which is the most important thing.”
Is Italy making the right choices and where does it need to improve?
“We are on the right path of choices. There is always room for improvement, if we don’t all look in the same direction you expose yourself too much because you are not in the right positions. Today’s football isn’t just about the guy playing ball and chain, it’s about how you compete. Sometimes you have to make a bad play, but it’s important for the game.”
Does the change in the second half also have a physical component or just a question of reading?
“I saw the team well physically, just a question of reading.”
You like playing games with the ball, as Spain and Croatia like: could this be a difficulty?
“We have to prepare the match to play it, then the team will have to be good at understanding the moments and doing what they have to do to win the match.”
What differences do you see with Italy, champions of Europe?
“I see many similarities, a very good group of guys who get along well together. We all want to put the team first, we are on the right path.”
Who is the team’s penalty taker?
“You have to ask the coach”.
