The countdown continues for Saturday’s match in Berlin against Swiss with a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at stake. For Spalletti The time to decide is approaching: which formation and which eleven will he choose? Here are the indications 48 hours before the challenge.
Spalletti and the comparison with the senators: this is who they are
According to what Libero reveals, a group of senators that the coach deals with is certainly there. And that’s not a bad thing at all, because it means that there is no type of rift between the parties. Far from it. The five leaders of Italy’s squad are captains Gigio Donnarumma, Barella and Jorginhoi.e. among the players who boast the most appearances for the national team, By Lorenzocaptain of his Napoli, champion of Italy, and, finally, Darmian, the eldest of the troop. The newspaper highlights how they are all silent and non-exuberant leaders, men who could hardly turn their backs on a coach.
Towards Switzerland-Italy, Spalletti changes again: the defence
The time for choices is approaching, it was said. And that cannot be ruled out Spalletti can still change. Which game system will the Certaldo coach adopt for the round of 16 against Switzerland? It is possible that we will continue with 3-5-2 seen in the decisive match against Switzerland, but Calafiori will be missing due to suspension. The candidacy of is advancing in his place Mancini: the Roma centre-back has more experience – especially in the international field – than Good morningcaptain of Torino who ended up in the sights of Napoli.
Midfield: midfielder problem, who has it?
As Corriere dello Sport points out, Spalletti is struggling to find an attacking midfielder. Stretcher there is no discussion and Jorginho – although criticized – he is one of the few who has played at certain levels and therefore able to handle the pressure. The doubt remains linked to the third midfielder. Until now Pellegrini and Frattesi performed below expectations. In particular, the Roma captain, after being called up several times by the coach, was replaced at half-time against Croatia. And Frattesi didn’t do well either, tactically still too undisciplined. If Cristante he now seems to have slipped back in the hierarchies, watch out Beans, praised several times by Spalletti for his ability to move the ball in tight spaces. And who knows, maybe in the end he decides to repeat the double play.
Attack: Scamacca-Retegui run-off, Chiesa returns
Let’s start with the center forward. He was fielded against Croatia Retegui from the first minute, but in all likelihood we will see each other again at the Olympiastadion Scamacca owner, which did not convince in the first two releases. Who will support him? Church he is ready to take up a starting role again in place of the disappointing Raspadori. And then there is Zaccagni, the man of providence, the savior of the country. The use of both wingers is only possible if Italy uses a 4-3-3, a formation that would enhance their characteristics. Yes, for Spalletti the moment of choices is approaching.
