«There are matches that make your story small or big. We are convinced that we are dealing with strong players, their availability translates into being willing to play these challenges. Of course I didn't like the match against Spain." Thus the Italian coach, Luciano Spalletti, on the eve of Italy-Croatia, the third and decisive match of group B at the European Football Championships.
«I am very satisfied with what I see, we are dealing with a great group that we can trust», added Spalletti, who also spoke about the team that will take the field against the Croatians: «It is clear that after a match like the one with Spain, the idea of changing something is there, in fact maybe I was wrong not to change sooner. Now that something has been noticed, a bit of effort and rust, something will certainly change." And the evidence points to Retegui's ownership in attack from the first minute.
As for the opponents, including old acquaintances Brozovic and Perisic, "Croatia can have an impact on everything because they have everything", explained Spalletti. For this reason, the coach concluded, "we must take them on liveliness and intensity".
(Unioneonline)
