An Italy that thinks and trains with the painstaking care that is used in the clubs, aware of having potential to compete with every opponent: this is the mantra that repeats the blue coach, Luciano Spalletti, for Italy-Malta that is played at 20:45 at the San Nicola di Bari. Over 53 thousand fans to push Donnarumma and his companions, removing the clouds of the investigation on Zaniolo and Tonali, without forgetting the forfeit of Chiesa.
The Tuscan coach feels the complexity of the moment and relaunches: "I feel very strong, we are very strong. I chose the players I have here. They are very strong athletes, we have extraordinary ambitions." And he explains the origin of his certainties: "The field counts. All the players are doing well in the leagues. Here you want to look like a club during these weeks. We did a job of the highest quality. We want to take what we deserve on the field, through our quality."
The appointment with the Maltese therefore becomes a decisive junction for qualification and especially in view of Tuesday's challenge with England. We must not lose ground, explains Spalletti: "Usually there is never another game in which to resume what we leave. All races are fundamental, in any competition." And he focuses on the self-esteem of the group: "Being aware of our strength and where we want to go is more important than knowing the strength of Malta or England". "When we know who we want to be - increases the dose - these teams will be an obstacle to overcome to go and give joy to those who love us. This happiness can be easily touched. Tomorrow night we will have the stadium full. Bari has responded in an exceptional way to the coming of Italy and we want to thank the public for the warmth they will make us feel".
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EURO 2024: Ukraine 2-0 North Macedonia
Ukraine beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Prague in a Group C match for Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying. Thanks to goals from Sudakov in the 30th minute of the first half and Karavaev in the 51st minute, the national team led by Sergiy Rebrov moved up to second place in the standings, with 10 points after six games. England are leading with 13 points (5 games), while Italy who play Malta tonight are currently at seven after four games played. Macedonia after today's defeat remains at seven after six games while Malta has lost all five played.
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