L. Spalletti: going to the tournament to defend the title - an advantage

2024-06-15 15:30

The Italian national team will have the opportunity to gradually accelerate in the European Championship.

In the first match of Group B, led by Luciano Spalletti's team, they will face Albania, ranked 66th in the FIFA rankings.

However, the specialist warned his players not to relax and to assess their opponents properly.

“For us, going to the tournament to defend the title is an advantage. On the other hand, we must understand that we must also act like champions.

We need to convince not only the fans, but also ourselves. We need to break through ourselves, not change the world around us.

I would like us to show what we are worth and what our abilities are.

Now awaits the first match tough enough to become against the Albanians.

Albania's coach Sylvinho has done a very good job with the national team, which can boast players of high skill, many of whom we have already seen in the “Serie A” championships, - L. Spalletti said.

The match between Italy and Albania in Dortmund will start at 22:00.