The Azzurri coach ahead of a crucial game: ‘We prepared very well for this match. We approach these battles with confidence.’
On the eve of the challenge against North Macedonia, valid for the Euro 2024 qualifications, Italy’s coach Luciano Spalletti has motivated the Azzurri by emphasizing the need for Italy to live up to its history and the style of play required at the international level. He stated:
‘Tomorrow, we need Italy to live up to its history and play in the style that is required at the international level. We need an Italy with strong characters and players who can face these situations: we play for our nation and we must be ready for anything.’
Despite the importance of the situation, the former Napoli coach expressed confidence: ‘We have prepared for this match very well, and we have a team capable of making leaps forward, not just steps. So, we approach these crucial matches with confidence, where the result is fundamental.’
Spalletti also commented on the contribution Federico Chiesa can make: ‘He has great acceleration, knows how to bypass the opponent, and score. He has a high-level personality and is a reference point for our national team. We are delighted to have him available.’
