Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is pleased with the victory. But criticize many plays that emphasize returning too much.
The Azzurri beat Albania 2-1 in the Euro 2024 Group B first match on Saturday. Make the former champion debut with 3 points as desired ยูฟ่าเบท. The next game is scheduled to clash with Spain on June 20.
After the game, UFABET Sport asked for Spalletti’s opinion in the latest match, in which Italy were in the lead from the first 22 seconds before overtaking and winning thanks to the work of Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella.
“We saw a lot of things that looked good. But they have to get us somewhere or they are worthless,” Luciano Spalletti said.
“There were moments when we had opportunities to play against them (Albania) but we couldn’t seize them (the opportunities). We prepared our movement well. Then push through the ball backwards. We change ideas quickly too.
“In the second half, Albania tried to do something more and we should have made better use of the space. But we pushed the ball backwards.”
Spalletti added: “We saw a lot of good things, but they have to lead somewhere. If they remain an end in themselves, they’re no good.”
The coach, in charge since September last year having led Napoli to the Serie A title, remarked: “We thought we were better than we really were in certain situations.”
Italy sit second in the group after Spain beat Croatia 3-0. The Azzurri next meet the Spanish on Thursday.