NATIONAL
For the defender, fatigue in the adductors, for the winger, muscle strain in the calf: they return home. The coach calls up the Bologna player
10 set 2023
The national team loses Gianluca Mancini and Matteo Politano: after the injuries suffered in the drawn match against North Macedonia, the Roma defender and the Napoli attacking winger they leave the retreat of Milanello to return home. Ahead of the decisive Euro 2024 qualifying match againstUkrainescheduled for Tuesday at San Siro, coach Luciano Spalletti has called Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna).
In view of Ukraine, the Italian coach could make some changes especially in attack where
Scamacca and Berardi they could take the place of Immobile and Politano himself. But at this point, also pay attention to Orsolini’s candidacy so far
two appearances with two goals and two assists in blue, and who hadn’t been called up since November 2020 (friendly against Estonia). If the defense – Donnarumma aside – will most likely be confirmed to give stability to the package, Spalletti is also thinking about a change in the middle: as a director, a chance to
Locatelli instead of Cristante.
THE STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEAM
“Following the injuries suffered yesterday during the North Macedonia-Italy match, the players Gianluca Mancini (right thigh adductor muscle strain) and Matteo Politano (right triceps surae muscle strain) left the national team retreat to return to their club and follow the appropriate treatments. Coach Luciano Spalletti, considering the medical diagnosis, has decided to release the players to the clubs, as part of a constructive relationship of mutual collaboration. In view of the Azzurri’s match scheduled for Tuesday against Ukraine Having also considered the previous resignations of Pellegrini and Chiesa, the coach has called up Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna), who will reach the Milanello sports center in the afternoon, where the national team has been in training camp since last night.”
2023-09-10 12:18:05
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