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Italy Stalwart Praises Defensive Partnership with Riccardo Calafiori

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Inter center-back Alessandro Bastoni is confident his defensive partnership with Riccardo Calafiori can help Italy go the distance at Euro 2024. Though both players are left-footed, Luciano Spalletti decided to pair them together against Albania as Gli Azzurri fought back from an early deficit to get their title defense off to a winning start.

Italy got the job done at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund and debuted at Euro 2024 with a win. The Azzurri tamed Albania 2-1 after going down 23 second after kick off.

Italy vs Albania 2-1: Bastoni and Barella Revive Azzurri After Dreadful Start

June 15, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Albania, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy got the job done at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund and debuted at Euro 2024 with a win. The Azzurri tamed Albania 2-1 after going down 23 second after kick off. Inter men Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella set things straight for Italy, who had the merit of reacting fast after a shocking start.

Nicolò Barella might end up putting pen to paper and renew his Inter contract before Lautaro Martinez does the same, as the talks are easier.

Kristjan Asllani Praises His Inter Teammate Ahead of Italy vs Albania

June 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Albania international Kristjan Asllani has waxed lyrical about his Inter clubmate Nicolo Barella ahead of his nation's Euro 2024 curtain-raiser against Italy. In an interview with Sky Sport Italia, the Albanian named his Gli Azzurri counterpart 'one of the best midfielders in the world.'

Gianluca Scamacca wasn't on the scoresheet as Italy squeaked past Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-0 in their last friendly ahead of Euro 2024.

Italy Striker Only Cares About the Team

June 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Gianluca Scamacca wasn't on the scoresheet as Italy squeaked past Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-0 in their last friendly ahead of Euro 2024. Despite delivering another unconvincing performance, Luciano Spalletti's team claimed a precious win to bolster their morale ahead of the Germany showpiece.

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter,

Davide Frattesi Laments Italy Profligacy After Bosnia Win

June 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi has urged Italy to 'improve in front of goal' following a wasteful 1-0 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The former Sassuolo man scored the winning strike at Empoli's Stadio Carlo Castellani, propelling Gli Azzurri to a morale-boosting victory in their final warm-up fixture for Euro 2024.

Luciano Spalletti has called up Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Nicolò Zaniolo, who left Coverciano along with Sandro Tonali.

El Shaarawy Outlines Italy Lofty Euro 2024 Ambitions

June 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Roma winger Stephan El Shaarawy expects Italy to soak up the limelight as one of the Euro 2024 'protagonists.' In an interview with RAI Sport, the ex-Milan star hailed the team's progress under 'great coach' Luciano Spalletti, insisting Gli Azzurri will land in Germany to leave their mark.

Nicolò Barella signed his new Inter contract before the start of the Euro, as Inter announced his renewal on Tuesday as expected.

Italy Awaiting Nicolò Barella Test Results with Bated Breath

June 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Defending European champions Italy are reportedly sweating over Nicolo Barella's match fitness ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Albania. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Luciano Spalletti will have a definite answer on the Inter midfielder's physical condition midway through next week.

Juventus confirmed to have struck a deal with Manuel Locatelli on a new contract that will last until 2028. The club announced it on Thursday.

Juventus Playmaker Shows Class After Italy Omission

June 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti's decision to leave Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli out of his Italy squad for Euro 2024 has sparked an intense debate. However, the 26-year-old holds no grudges against the former Napoli manager and will use his omission to spend time with his family.

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024.

Italy Make Three Cuts to Finalize Euro 2024 Squad

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024. The coach selected Alex Meret and Nicolò Barella despite late injuries. The Inter staple will miss another friendly but should be ready for the opener.

Italy Center-Back Concedes The Azzurri Were “Sloppy” Against Turkey

June 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Italy got the final phase of their preparations for Euro 2024 off to a sluggish start, sharing the spoils with Turkey in a scoreless draw at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. It was a game of few chances, especially in the opening 45 minutes.

Italy's first outing ahead of Euro 2024 did not leave a particularly good impression as they engaged in a dull 0-0 stalemate against Turkey

Italy vs Turkey 0-0: Fagioli Returns as Calafiori Makes Azzurri Debut

June 4, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey Leave a comment

The Azzurri's first outing ahead of Euro 2024 did not leave a particularly good impression as Italy engaged in a dull 0-0 stalemate against Vincenzo Montella's Turkey at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna. The Azzurri struggled to find space upfront against Montella's organized lineup in a match that never really caught fire.

As feared, Giorgio Scalvini suffered a massive injury, an ACL tear in his left knee, in the makeup game versus Fiorentina.

Scalvini Diagnosed with ACL Tear After Fiorentina Match

June 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri Leave a comment

As feared, Giorgio Scalvini suffered a massive injury, an ACL tear in his left knee, in the makeup game versus Fiorentina. The problem will cost him a lot more than the Euro. The optimistic timetable for his return is five-to-six months.

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