Luciano Spalletti Archives - Page 5 of 21

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

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

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

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

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.

As Italy prepare to take for UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying matches, Spalletti expects his side to do better than they did, and also replied to Sarri’s comments.

Di Lorenzo Draws Comparison Between Italy and Spalletti’s Napoli

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

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

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 quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Italy Not Changing Goalkeeper for Key Ukraine Contest

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

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."

Keylor Navas shook off a groin injury and resumed alternating with Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks at PSG, voicing his frustration.

Pressure Piles on Under-Fire Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italy, Serie A

Former Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has become a subject of mass criticism in Italy following last night's disappointment in Skopje. North Macedonia spoiled Luciano Spalletti's managerial debut by holding Gli Azzurri to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of Enis Bardhi's late free-kick.

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Italy Include Riccardo Orsolini as Emergency Option for Ukraine Game

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

September's international break looks to be going from bad to worse for Italy. A frustrating 1-1 away draw against North Macedonia is the least of Luciano Spalletti's piling stock of problems. After Federico Chiesa, two more first-team stars have landed a place in the infirmary.

Luciano Spalletti Furious with Pitch After Italy Draw

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

Italy squandered a second-half lead in a dismal 1-1 draw against North Macedonia in Skopje, throwing their qualification hopes into further doubt. Sharing the spoils with a sub-par opposition was not what Luciano Spalletti had in mind going into his first game as the Azzurri boss.

Amid the Udinese debacle and injury concerns, Roma and José Mourinho are in a bind as it pertains to the defense.

Roma Lose Gianluca Mancini to Injury During Italy Draw

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Roma, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti's touchline debut at Italy didn't go according to plan as North Macedonia held Gli Azzurri to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening. After a topsy-turvy two-game start to their Euro 2024 qualifying Group C campaign (W1, L1), the Italians have completed a mixed bag of performance with a gut-wrenching share of the spoils in Skopje.

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

Ciro Immobile Honored to Be Named New Italy Captain

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Lazio, Serie A

Lazio stalwart Ciro Immobile has opened up about his emotions after new Italy manager Luciano Spalletti named him the Azzurri captain. Spalletti's regime gets underway on Saturday evening when his men take on North Macedonia in a high-stakes Euro 2024 qualifier.

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

September 8, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

A third consecutive failed attempt to qualify for a major international tournament would be a disaster for Italy. Keen to avoid that fate, Gli Azzurri head to the National Arena Toshe Proeski in Skopje to lock horns with North Macedonia in a high-stakes Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday.

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