After the defeat against Spainwhere it is lower, Italy He once again defended himself in a closed-door training session to prepare for the decisive duel against Croatiaincluding the round of 16 of European Cup at stake, in a tie.
The height of Spain within Auf Schalke Arena of Gelsenkirchen leaving one deeply moved Italy who, however, have a good chance to advance to the round of 16 to stay alive in the defense of the European champion’s crown.
With no time to lose, as he did two days before the match against Spain, Luciano Spalletti practice closed. This Friday he left it open for the first 15 minutes, as required by regulations Uefa, but he only did a few rondos and some warm-up exercises so as not to show anything to the press in a session where the starters worked out separately to recover.
With the entire squad complete, the coach doesn’t want any distractions or pointless time wasters. Especially considering that he can make changes to the eleven to face a Croatia that he will go for victory, because it is his only way to stay alive in the tournament.
SA Italy A draw is worth a place in the round of 16, but a victory guarantees second place regardless of what happens in Albania-Spainto be played simultaneously.
Without any obvious changes to the system, the change that seems safest is right back. Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Naples) did not give a level before Nico Williams and Matteo Darmian (Inter) He aims to be his replacement, complete a defense with 3 interista players including Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni.
In the middle of the field, Jorginho (Arsenal) He could also leave his place open in the one between Bryan Cristante (Roma) and Nicolo Fagioli (Juventus), with priority for the latter because he is not scolded. And up top, Mateo Retegui (Genoa), a naturalized Argentine, could replace Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta).
This Sunday, Italy will hold the press conference at the Leipzig stadium but will bring training back to its sports city in Germanyas he did before spain, so only Croatia will train on the grass of the match stadium.
Source: La Verdad
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