Tomorrow evening, at the "Renato Dall'Ara" stadium in Bologna, Roberto Mancini's national team will face Turkey in a friendly match that will serve as a dress rehearsal for EURO 2024.
The match, scheduled for 21:00 PM and broadcast live on Rai 1, will be the last opportunity for the Italian coach to evaluate his players before officially announcing the list of 26 players called up for the European Championship.
The national team lost two important players ahead of the European Championship: Francesco Acerbi e George ScalviniThe Atalanta defender suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the league match against Fiorentina.
"It's one of those things you wish would never happen." Spalletti declared in a press conference. "I want to send a big hug to Giorgio so he can get well soon. He's someone who can do many things, and where football is going, we need players like that."
Despite Scalvini's withdrawal, the national team has gained a new addition: Federico Gatti. The Juventus defender, pre-alerted by the coach last Friday, arrived at Coverciano today at lunchtime. "Seeing him arrive here with his shoes in his hand, running and all sweaty was a great thing, a great message for where we want to go." Spalletti commented, confirming that Gatti will be called up for the European Championship.
The technician's positive feelings
Spalletti he said he was confident ahead of the European Championship: "I have a very good feeling; the team is working very seriously and carefully. We're on the right path." The coach praised the work of his players, who, after having eliminated the toxins of the league and cups, are now 100% focused on the European Championship.
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Tomorrow evening, Italy will face a worthy opponent: Vincenzo Montella's Turkey. "I know Montella well. He's smart, very smart." Spalletti declared. "Turkey won their group. From midfield onwards, they have flair and quality, they have blistering counterattacks, and players who play for the best teams in the world. It will be an important and difficult match."
On Wednesday, those who missed the Turkey match will have the chance to show off their skills in a home match against the Under-20 national team. "It's another match that will allow us to evaluate our performances. We wanted to organize it to give all the players equal playing time," Spalletti explained.
Training: The coach has revealed some of the team's choices for the match at the Dall'Ara stadium: "Orsolini will play, Retegui will be the centre-forward, and Vicario will be the goalkeeper."
I remind Vialli: Spalletti wanted to dedicate a thought to Gianluca Vialli, who recently passed away: "I want to remember Vialli with his melancholy face and those strong, courageous eyes. We want to have him and breathe his life into us, even if he's not with us. We'll all have a role, and he'll be free to play everything, as he was capable of doing."
Pellegrini and Barella number ten: Finally, the coach answered the question of whether Pellegrini has the qualities to be the number one in this national team: "Yes, but also Barella because he has plays that take you by surprise."
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