The head coach of the Italian national team spoke about the situation in the team before the game with the Ukrainian team.
The Ukrainian team is a tougher opponent than North Macedonia. The new coach of the Squadra Azzurra, Luciano Spalletti, said this in a press conference before the game with the blue-yellows.
At the same time, the specialist is confident that everything is in the hands of his players, who will be able to defeat the Ukrainians and qualify for the European Championship if they show their game.
“We are in a situation that is easy to handle: we have to win all the remaining matches. We cannot play for a draw. We have to enjoy the game. We have to find a solution to the equation where there is fun and result. We have to work hard. We want to win by playing good football, which we didn’t do in Skopje against North Macedonia.
National team of Ukraine? They were more organized than the Macedonians. Ukrainians have a clear idea of what positions should be when in possession of the ball. I think they will try to base their actions on quick attacks. Just look at the goal they scored in England. We need to keep the ball to open the narrow door in their defence.
Donnarumma is about to start. At San Siro they never forgave him for what he did because he was a prodigy who rushed the process. It’s okay to make mistakes, but talent must respect their qualities, otherwise it will come across as arrogant.
I can’t call all the players, but I can call some. Verratti also called, but I don’t think he answered. On the contrary, he said he was glad I called him, Bonucci said the same thing. Despite all the difficulties, they want to help the national team,” Football Italia quoted Spalletti as saying.
We remind you that the Euro 2024 qualifying match between the national teams of Italy and Ukraine will take place on September 12 in Milan at the San Siro stadium. The game starts at 21:45 Kyiv time.
Earlier, Ukrainian national team head coach Sergei Rebrov shared his expectations for the match.
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Source: korrespondent
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