It is no surprise that Group B at UEFA Euro 2024 is called the Group of Death, a term used to describe a tough group in a tournament due to the high quality of the teams involved. With three teams in the group in the FIFA rankings, it will be tough competition. To prepare appropriately, Luciano Spalletti’s Azzurri drew 0-0 on Tuesday against Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey. The Italian bosses proved to be man managers. Montella’s ‘Crescent Stars’ sit in Group F at Euro 2024.
However, Spalletti did confirm his whole gamut of 26 during Italy’s training camp. He notably eliminated Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini and Torino’s Samuele Ricci. The latter expects to be integral to Italy’s future. Emulating the paragon of Andrea Pirlo, this right-footed halfback was also on the Italian U21.
training camp highlights
Early doors against Turkey, the Azzurri initiated a blitz with a formation of seven players, leaving three to defend. Their strategy was to gain possession in Turkey’s third of the field, but it was swiftly countered, catching Italy off-guard. This strategy led to a defensive scramble, with Alessandro Bastoni and Gianluca Mancini often seen in the back, shifting the formation into a 2-4-3-1 setup. However, Mancini’s defensive activity and ball touches showcased his accurate passing and hold-up skills.
Moreover, the friendly marked Riccardo Calafiori’s first international cap. The Bologna defender was nominated for ‘Defender of the Year’ in Serie A. Against Turkey, the 22-year-old showcased his skills and potential when substituting the phenomenal Federico Dimarco in the 85th minute. Nonetheless, Calafiori performed to the applause of the Bologna crowd every time he touched the ball at Renato Dall’Ara stadium.
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In contrast, Spalletti put Orsolini, who has scored ten goals in 24 appearances for Bologna and ranks in the…
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Author : Ardalan Pourvali
Publish date : 2024-06-07 12:38:11
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