After the disappointing outcome of the European competition and a night of intense discussions, the president of the FIGC, Gabriele Gravina, and the national coach, Luciano Spalletti, declare themselves determined to continue their multi-year project.
While admitting their responsibilities and recognizing the need to find remedies, both reiterate their desire to maintain the three-year project, without resignations or radical upheavals.
Gabriele Gravina, during the post-elimination press conference, expressed his intention not to abandon the path he has undertaken, despite the disappointment of being eliminated in the round of 16 by Switzerland.
Gravina insisted on the need to rethink the approach but defended the work done so far, stressing that it wouldn't be right to throw everything away.
He also reiterated his confidence in coach Luciano Spalletti, deeming it unacceptable to abandon a project after only 8-9 months of work.
A key point in Gravina's speech was the lack of valorization of young Italian talents at Serie A clubs. He urged clubs to give more space to young Azzurri players, criticizing the fact that many Primavera teams are composed almost exclusively of foreign players.
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Gravina emphasized the importance of patience and investing in young players, believing that the pursuit of immediate results often hinders the development of national talent.
Luciano Spalletti, at his side, admitted his responsibility for the failure but expressed his desire to start over. The Tuscan coach stated his intention to continue working to revive the national team and give it a distinctive identity. Spalletti believes in the need to further rejuvenate the squad and firmly believes in the possibility of regenerating the group through well-defined play and moves.
Spalletti made it clear that, despite recent difficulties, he intends to proceed with the rejuvenation project and the creation of a cohesive and strong squad. He emphasized the importance of giving space to new players like Calafiori and of having faith in the potential of young players.
This path, according to Spalletti, will transform the current failure into a resource to build a better team for the future.
Despite the disappointment and criticism, both Gravina and Spalletti are determined to continue their work with the national team, convinced that the long-term project will bring the desired results.
Their determination and commitment are encouraging for the entire Italian football movement, which sees the future as a chance for redemption and success.
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