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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."

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.

Nicolò Zaniolo had a fine performance against Ukraine in his first start with the Azzurri in a while. He hailed the result.

Aston Villa Newcomer Pushes Away Bad Boy Reputation

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Nicolò Zaniolo had a fine performance against Ukraine in his first start with the Azzurri in a while. He hailed the result and discussed his image in his post-game remarks: "It was paramount to take home the three points. We aren’t those seen against North Macedonia."

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

Frattesi Eager to Convince Inzaghi, Defends Donnarumma

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter, as he has yet to start following three rounds. The midfielder talked to various outlets after the Euro qualifier: "The result was the most important thing."

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."

Claudio Lotito urged the Azzurri to grow tighter and discussed a few Lazio-related topics in an interview with the official Serie A radio.

Lotito Talks Italy, Discloses Giant Past Offer for SMS

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Claudio Lotito urged the Azzurri to grow tighter and discussed a few Lazio-related topics in an interview with the official Serie A radio: “I’m not a fortune-teller, but I believe we have everything to qualify for Euro 2024. You can always find players and coaches, while presidents are rarer."

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable.

Italy Mulling Switching Things Up Between the Sticks

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Tottenham Leave a comment

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable. He conceded on his own post and wasn't explosive enough. It’s not the first time he had costly blunders with the Azzurri.

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti Refused Italy Call-Up to Complete Transfer

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager. The midfielder decided not to be involved in the first seasonal international break for a couple of reasons. The midfielder is in poor physical condition following a challenging summer.

Paulo Dybala is improving and is likely to be present against Empoli after the break. He didn’t leave for international duties

Roma Injured Star Set to Return, Italy Lose Key Pair

September 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Paulo Dybala is improving and is likely to be present against Empoli after the break. He didn’t leave for international duties due to an adductor problem that forced him to miss the Milan clash. La Joya trained almost fully on Thursday. He has more than a week to heal fully.

Despite the coaching change from Roberto Mancini to Luciano Spalletti, Davide Calabria once again wasn’t called up by Italy despite his role at Milan.

Milan Defensive Stalwart Once Again Snubbed by Italy

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Despite the coaching change from Roberto Mancini to Luciano Spalletti, Davide Calabria once again wasn’t called up by Italy, even though he’s been a regular and pretty reliable for Milan for a few years in a row. The new Azzurri manager selected his lieutenant Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Darmian.

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in his first decisions, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new Italy captain.

Immobile to Captain Italy in the Upcoming Fixtures

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in one of his first key decisions as the Italy manager, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new captain. Leonardo Bonucci hasn’t been called up for the next games. His national team future is up in the air.

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was tapped before Mancini left.

Buffon Praises Spalletti Hiring in First Italy Presser

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was hand-picked for the job before Roberto Mancini’s abrupt farewell. He’s succeeding the late great Gianluca Vialli in the role: “I’m not here to replicate him, because I wouldn’t be worthy,

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