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Former Italy assistant Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years.

Longtime Mancini Assistant Sheds Light on Italy Exit

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A Leave a comment

Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years. He spoke about the former Italy coach’s departure: “I’ve yet to understand what happened. President Gabriele Gravina wanted to make some changes, which is within his rights."

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more.

Buffon Talks New Italy Role, Juventus, and Title Race

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more in an interview: "“It was very nice. I was welcomed very well by the president, the officials, the gaffer, and his staff."

Montella has already been contacted by Turkey in view of his two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture.

Vincenzo Montella in Pole Position to Lead Turkey to EURO 2024

September 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Turkey Leave a comment

Montella has already been contacted by the Turkey FA in view of his impressive two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture. He is currently evaluating the terms of the deal, which is unknown as of the moment.

Italy took home a precious victory over Ukraine in the most recent Euro qualifier despite being down a few meaningful pieces.

Trio Finds the Net After Leaving Italy Camp with Injury

September 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy took home a precious victory over Ukraine in the most recent Euro qualifier despite being down a few pieces. Luciano Spalletti and the medical staff were careful with banged-up players. They quickly sent them home even if they could have potentially played through their ailments to avoid irking their clubs.

The win against Ukraine was Spalletti’s first as the Italy coach. He remains unbeaten after two games, having drawn 1-1 vs North Macedonia in his debut.

Cannavaro Backs Italy Improvement: “The Worst Is Behind Us”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A Leave a comment

The win against Ukraine was Spalletti’s first as the Italy coach since taking over Mancini’s spot in the dugout. He remains unbeaten after two games, having drawn 1-1 vs North Macedonia in his managerial debut. Cannavaro gave his thoughts on the Italy team, drawing out examples from each position.

While Spalletti was roused by Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the midfielder’s comments post game.

Spalletti Reacts to Frattesi: “Act Like Professionals, Not Spoiled Children”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine Leave a comment

While Luciano Spalletti was roused by Davide Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the new Inter midfielder’s comments after the game. Gianluigi Donnarumma was booed for large periods by the San Siro crowd, reacting to which Frattesi backed the former Rossoneri.

Italy vs Ukraine 2-1: Frattesi Gives Spalletti Crucial First Win in Charge

September 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italy, Serie A Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti oversaw his first win as the new Italy manager with a potentially crucial 2-1 home victory over Ukraine on Tuesday night. Gli Azzurri eked out a dramatic triumph at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to significantly increase the likelihood of Euro 2024 qualification.

Here are our full player ratings for tonight's Italy vs Ukraine match, which the Azzurri won 2-1 thanks to Davide Frattesi's first brace with the Nazionale

Italy Player Ratings vs Ukraine: Frattesi Bags First Azzurri Brace

September 12, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Ukraine

The Azzurri needed to win, and a win they got. Italy beat Ukraine 2-1 at the San Siro tonight in the fourth game of their Euro 2024 Qualifiers campaign as Luciano Spalletti collected his first W in his journey as the new Nazionale coach. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi was the star of the night as he stroke twice in 30 minutes to build a two-goal cushion for his side.

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov believes his side has everything in their power to cause an upset to Italy in their Euro Qualifier at San Siro.

Ukraine Coach Rebrov Refuses to Underestimate New-Look Italy

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine Leave a comment

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov believes his side have everything in their power to cause an upset to Italy in their UEFA European Championship qualifier at San Siro. The Blue and Yellow have never won against Italy in a competitive match, but Rebrov maintained the trust in his troops to register a positive result.

Spalletti’s Italy spell was enroute a satisfactory win after Immobile broke the deadlock early in the second-half, until Bardhi emerged with the equalizer.

Di Lorenzo Draws Comparison Between Italy and Spalletti’s Napoli

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Ukraine Leave a comment

Italy full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo has backed the Azzurri to bounce back against Ukraine following their sub-par 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Luciano Spalletti’s spell with the national team was enroute a satisfactory win after Ciro Immobile scored early in the second half, however, only until Enis Bardhi emerged with the equalizer.

Italy vs Ukraine: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine Leave a comment

Giuseppe Meazza is the venue as Italy and Ukraine go head-to-head in Tuesday's pivotal Euro 2024 qualifying showdown. Let’s look at our match preview for this high-stakes contest.

Luciano Spalletti didn’t beat around the bush and immediately addressed the elephant in the room in the presser before facing Ukraine.

Italy Not Changing Goalkeeper for Key Ukraine Contest

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti didn’t beat around the bush and immediately addressed the elephant in the room in the presser before facing Ukraine: "“Gianluigi Donnarumma will start. The goalkeeper always pays for everything. In addition, there’s no forgiveness toward him since he was a prodigy who darted through the various steps."

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