Regarding the draw against Spain, Croatia and Albania, the national coach said: “We will be ready.” President Gravina: “We fear no one”
L’Italy He knew his own path in the final stages of Euro 2024 which predicts the challenges – in chronological order Albania, Spain and Croatia. A group complicated by the simultaneous presence of Spain and Croatia, which make up the Azzurri Spalletti will have to deal with the launch June 15th from Dortmund against Sylvinhos Albania: “It could have gone better,” he commented Spalletti -. That means we are playing in the fourth division, but we are Italy and we will play all the games with pride. “The group is definitely tough.
Also on the blue path Spain And Croatia: “A lot will depend on our fitness in June and how we can develop the preparation in the period when we will not be together, also in terms of the relationship with our players. “Croatia is also a strong and experienced team.” certainly a first-class national team level.”
Against that Spain The challenge has now become a habit: “If you love this sport, you have to have a taste for confrontation and play the game,” the coach continued about Rai. “Within a challenge there are different moments in which the team has to have different attitudes, us.” Sometimes we have to defend in front of the penalty area, sometimes we will do it less. Our goal will always be offensive football.”
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PRESIDENT GRAVINA: “We are not afraid of anyone, we should be ready”
At the end of Euro 2024 group draw The President of the FIGC also spoke: Gabriele Gravina: “The Italian fans are also our added value in Germany, but I don’t want to go into the strength of the opponent. Italy has shown that if we manage to form a team in which all the components are united, there is no opponent who can compete.” In any case, the opponent must be respected, but without fear. We will face every opponent with composure and determination.
The draw was unfortunate but Italy needs to plan their approach Euro 2024: “We have taken a middle path when it comes to the difficulty level of the group. We have two friendlies in March and two more before the final phase begins. We hope that the boys will have at least one day between January and February to address the issues of the future together.”
Once again at the European ChampionshipsItaly crosses Spain: “There is trust and hope, then today it is still December and there are many variables between now and June. We have to focus on ourselves and work with the awareness that in the final stages of the European Championship, the details are important. That’s what we’re going to have to do.” Be in the best conditions on June 15th.
BUFFON: “I DON’T KNOW HOW MANY TEAMS ARE BETTER THAN ITALY”
The head of the Italian delegation, Gianluigi Buffon He was optimistic in Hamburg, where he was called upon to draw part of the groups for the final stages of Euro 2024: “The group was expected to be difficult,” he told Rai, “but we have our chances. It reminds me of the year 2012.” Group”.
Regarding his opponents, Buffon confirms: “Maybe Spain and Croatia are technically stronger than us, but in terms of unity in goal and group, I don’t know how many teams are better than Italy. It is better to face Albania immediately, but we have to take it with caution because it will be a problem for everyone.