Luciano Spalletti and Gianluigi Donnarumma speak out on the betting case
Luciano Spalletti and Gianluigi Donnarumma speak out on the betting case
"È right to try to help them defend themselves, then there'è justice will take its course: but if irregular things were done è right to pay".
Soì the coach of the national team, Luciano Spalletti, as reported by ANSA, on the betting case involving the two Azzurri Tonali and Zaniolo.
"We must talk about the risk of falling into these temptations,” the coach added to Sky microphones, “explain to these young people that there are these pitfalls".
Spalletti then added to Raisport microphones: “È it was a difficult night, there was a lot of bitterness for what è happened, the whole team was close to them and we will also do so when the spotlight".
"È right to try to help them defend themselves for what the facts are, then justice è right for them to go their own way. We lose two champions, Zaniolo è an extraordinary player and clean from some vices of the field and now I’m talking about the field”.
"We are so sorry becauseè they are two strong guys, we are all close and will always be close to Sandro and Nico. I did not have a chance to speak directly with them before their departure, but I am very sorry and, I repeat, close to both”, added Azzurri captain Gianluigi Donnarumma to Sky Sport.
“What è happened does not touch us, we are professionals and we have to give everything on the field – added Gigio -. We have worked very well during the week, the coach has stimulated us and we are ready, for tomorrow with Malta and for England, to give our best. For my part I feel great excitement to return to Bari, where I made my national team debut, and I can't wait to play there. There will be a great crowd to support us".