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Gravina and Spalletti Seek Ways to Revive the Azzurri

July 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy and the FIGC are picking up the pieces following the early Euro 2024 exit. The new course will be led by the same key figures. Luciano Spalletti will stay at the helm and federal president Gianluca Gravina won’t resign.

Luciano Spalletti will issue his provisional Italy squad on Thursday and then cut it down to 26 men by June 7th. Only a few doubts remain.

Italy Reiterate Trust in Spalletti Despite Euro 2024 Fiasco

July 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Reigning European champions Italy embarrassed themselves at Euro 2024, exiting the tournament in the round of 16 at the hands of Switzerland. Luciano Spalletti's team performed well below expectations as the Nati thumped them 2-0 on Saturday.

It’s straight talk time. Last night’s abysmal showing against Switzerland is the lowest point the Azzurri hit in a very long time, likely in a few decades

Editorial: The Future Looks Dark as The Azzurri Hit Rock Bottom

June 30, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

It’s straight talk time. Last night’s abysmal showing against Switzerland is the lowest point the Azzurri hit in a very long time, likely in a few decades. This was worse than missing back-to-back World Cups, because even in the wake of those failed qualifications, there was always some sort of dim excuse that the most optimistic could cling to. Never had Italy appeared so powerless, so incapable of putting together a reaction.

Bryan Cristante has some important suitors and is clamoring for an extension, but Roma plan for him to be part of the squad next season.

Italy Midfielder Admits They Were Dominated by Switzerland

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy midfielder Bryan Cristante conceded Switzerland got the better of Gli Azzurri in every aspect of the game and deservedly progressed into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Instead of seeking excuses for the Italians' abysmal showing, the 29-year-old accepted a harsh reality during his post-match interview with Sky Sport Italia.

Yann Sommer dished on why he pushed to join Inter in the summer even though he would have kept starting for Bayern Munich for a while.

Inter Keeper Yann Sommer Defends Italian Football Amid Euro 2024 Exit

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Inter Milan, Italy, Serie A Leave a comment

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer is adamant Italian football is 'not in crisis' despite an underwhelming Euro 2024 last-16 elimination. Switzerland dominated Italy through and through in Berlin and ran out 2-0 winners to end Gli Azzurri's bid to become only the second team to defend the title after Spain.

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

Spalletti Takes Blame for Italy Euro 2024 Embarrassment

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has assumed full responsibility for Gli Azzurri's embarrassing performance in a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland. Lamenting a lack of time to get familiar with the squad and several injury woes, the former Napoli manager admitted the Italians' dismal Euro 2024 exit was his fault.

Italy performed below every expectation in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland as their hopes of defending the title ended on Saturday

Italy Player Ratings vs Switzerland: Beleaguered Azzurri Go Home

June 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

Italy performed below every expectation in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland as their hopes of defending the title ended on Saturday. Murat Yakin's side lived up to their tag as 'giant slayers,' pulling off a well-deserved 2-0 victory against out-of-sorts Gli Azzurri.

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with Switzerland stunning the defending champions Italy by beating them 2-0 in Berlin

Switzerland vs Italy 2-0: Woeful Azzurri Humbled & Uncrowned

June 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri One comment

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with a battle between Switzerland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. While the Azzurri fans were expecting their team to raise the level following a mediocre group-stage campaign, the defending champions were uncrowned after putting up their most hollow display in recent memory.

Preview: Switzerland vs Italy – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Olympiastadion in Berlin sets the stage for a mouth-watering 2022 UEFA European Championship round-of-16 tie between Switzerland and Italy. Gli Azzurri's title defense faces a stern test following an erratic group stage campaign, but they come into proceedings as pre-match favorites.

Italy to Make Two Massive Defensive Changes Against Swiss

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has delivered a crucial squad update ahead of Gli Azzurri's competitive-looking Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Switzerland on Saturday evening. With several first-team stars struggling with flu and injuries, the ex-Napoli manager will ring changes to the starting XI that squeezed into the knockouts.

Inter have clear plans to succeed André Onana, as they plot to bring in Yann Sommer and Anatoliy Trubin to address the present and the future of their goal.

Inter Star Believes Switzerland vs Italy Could Go to Penalties

June 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Inter, Inter Milan, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland Leave a comment

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer admits to the possibility of Switzerland's mouth-watering Euro 2024 last-16 tie against Italy going to penalties. Speaking to the press in the build-up to Saturday's encounter at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Sommer looked back at the crucial penalty save to thwart Jorginho in the 2022 World Cup qualifying.

It wouldn’t be Italy if there weren’t some drama to make it out of the group stage. It won’t take long to know if the Zaccagni gem will ignite them.

Italy Coach Spalletti Is Learning on the Job, and It Shows

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

It wouldn’t be Italy if there weren’t some drama to make it out of the group stage. It won’t take long to know whether the Mattia Zaccagni gem will ignite the Azzurri or if it was just a flash in the pan in a rather lackluster tournament so far.

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