L’Italia it’s done. Spalletti he doesn’t seem to have any particular doubts about the 23 to be called for Europeans in Germany. La Stampa is certain of this, as it draws up the squad of players ready to defend the continental title won at Wembley against England.
Towards Euro 2024, Spalletti’s new Italy and the Acerbi case
The two friendlies in the States against Venezuela and Ecuador they were used by Spalletti to experiment with 3-4-2-1a module that tickles the coach’s imagination and around which the national team that will face him could be forged Europeans on German soil. The only real unknown regarding the players called up is represented by Acerbi case: if the racist insults Juan Jesus were confirmed, the Inter defender would face a long disqualification and would also be excluded from Italy, as already happened for the American tour. The sports judge will give his opinion shortly, so clarity will be made soon.
Italy, no doubt between the posts: who will be the three goalkeepers
Zero doubts on goal. The owner is Gigio Donnarumma, fresh from saving a penalty against Venezuela and Wembley hero in the Euro 2020 final won on penalties against the hosts England. They will be behind him Vicarstrengthened by his experience in the Premier League with Tottenham, and Meretwho Spalletti knows well having coached him in Napoli’s third historic championship.
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What changes in defense if Acerbi were to miss the European Championships
According to what La Stampa reports, there will be 10 defenders – including central and wingers – who will make up the battery that will face the European Championships. The only doubt – precisely – concerns Acerbi. If the Nerazzurri is not part of the Azzurri troop, they will compete for his place Mancini of Rome and Calafiori of Bologna. For the rest, everything is decided. By Lorenzo, Darmian, Bastoni, Dimarco and Buongiorno are the untouchables. With the move to a 3-man defense, that’s it too ScalviniWhile Bellanovathe flexible Cambiaso and Udogie will complete the external package.
The new game system enhances the characteristics of Pellegrini
The midfield line has also been outlined. There care De Rossi allowed to Pellegrini, who had ended up on the sidelines with Mourinho, to take back Roma and also the blue of the national team. With goals and amazing performances. The new game system designed by Spalletti could enhance his characteristics, making the Giallorossi captain a precious weapon for undermining opposing defenses. In total there will be six midfielders on which the Italy coach will focus: Stretcher, Jorginho, Cristante, Frattesi, Locatelli and Pellegrini. Bonaventua is the first alternative in case of any lump sums.
Italy has found its center forward: Retegui will lead the Azzurri
Immobile he has two months to try to change Spalletti’s mind, but the chances of seeing the striker from Torre Annunziata at the European Championships today are very minimal. On the contrary, he seems to have made everyone agree Retegui, author of a brace with Venezuela. The backup striker will be Raspadoricon Scam who will try to undermine his Napoli colleague. Chiesa and Zaniolo will complete the department, Zaccagni and Politano in the ‘reserves’ list.
Spalletti’s 23 (possible) squad for the European Championships
Goalkeepers
- Donnarumma, Vicar, Meret
Defenders
- Di Lorenzo, Darmian, Acerbi, Scalvini, Bastoni, Buongiorno, Bellanova, Cambiaso, Dimarco, Udogie
Midfielders
- Barella, Jorginho, Cristante, Frattesi, Locatelli, Pellegrini
Attackers
- Chiesa, Retegui, Zaniolo, Raspadori
The reserve list
- Calafiori, Mancini, Bonaventura, Zaccagni, Politano, Scamacca
Source: Ansa
