«Everyone remembers when we won the final in Berlin, here Buffon made us relive those emotions. We also have this comparison to honor, it is a great responsibility."

So Luciano Spalletti on the eve of the Euro 2024 round of 16 with Switzerland. «To make Italians proud we must do something better than what we saw today, now I expect to see them more relaxed. We were not able to express the level we can express - adds the coach - but this qualification which came at the last second is deserved. On a psychological and personality level I expect something more than what we have seen so far."

As for the lineup, Giancluca Mancini will replace the suspended Calafiori in defense. As for the attack, the Italian coach could go back to focusing on Scamacca from the first minute: «Whether he plays straight away or not is the only doubt I have - explains the Italian coach -, also because I have two strong players. Both he and Retegui will be part of the match, but we need to see who comes first and who comes after."

(Unioneonline)