Euro 2024, Gianni De Biasi praises Luciano Spalletti and speaks out on the challenge with Albania

Euro 2024, Gianni De Biasi praises Luciano Spalletti and gets off the hook on Italy-Albania

During a speech to the microphones of "Tuttosport", Gianni De Biasi bluntly analyzed the match that awaits Italy in its Euro 2024 debut against Albania (which he coached for seven years). In addition, the former Udinese coach wanted to send a clear message to the Azzurri players.

"For Italy it will not be a decisive, but important challenge. With the three matches, the first and the last are decisive, all the more so in our group, since in the to the next we will play against Spain. You must not make calculations, otherwise you risk to end up like us in France when we came out with one win and two narrow defeats, while Portugal è passed with three draws" debuted the former Albania coach.

"I am sure Spalletti knows the mistakes he should not make. He's the real star of this national team, è a soccer craftsman who knows how to put things right and give a good knock when needed. Whoever wears the Azzurri jersey must remember who did it before him. We are the ones of four World Cups, two European Championships, we are defending champions, so the players have to realize that being able to play and represent Italy è a privilege" added the former Udinese coach.

"The two midfielders, Ramadani and Asllani are strong, but Jorginho and Barella are stronger. Asani è a dangerous outside player, who often does well in the national team, but does not play much in his club. His duel with Dimarco will be very interesting, watch out for him to get back on the left" Gianni De Biasi commented.