L. Spalletti, who has refuted rumors, does not want to repeat Inter's mistakes against Croatia

2024-06-24 11:46 © PA Images

Today Italy will face the Croatian national team. In this match, the Italians need at least a draw, which would guarantee them a place in the knockout stages. However, such a philosophy does not satisfy the European champions.

The Italians do not want to repeat the mistakes of Milan "Inter". "Nerazzurri" had to fight for a draw in the Champions League second-leg match, so they try to play specifically aiming for that result, not any other.

Luciano Spalletti said about this situation: "It would be a mistake to enter the field thinking that we only need a draw."

Earlier, the coach of the Italian national team denied rumors that the players are forbidden to sleep past midnight, play PlayStation consoles, or wear headphones.

Alessandro Bastoni, who experienced the defeat with "Inter", said: "I have been in such a situation with 'Inter' before: we only needed a draw against 'Atletico' in the Champions League and it didn't go well."

We will not think like that immediately. We want to win, it is important for us, and psychologically, after the match with Spain."