Despite Italy’s disappointing exit from Euro 2024 at the hands of Switzerland, head coach Luciano Spalletti will retain his position, according to Gabriele Gavrina, the head of the Italian FA. In a news conference held on Sunday, Gavrina expressed full trust in Spalletti and confirmed that the project with him at the helm will continue. The decision to keep Spalletti comes after a 2-0 defeat in the round of 16, marking a premature end to Italy’s campaign in the tournament.
Spalletti’s Performance and Plans
Spalletti, who took over as the head coach of the Italian national team just nine months ago, has overseen 14 games with a record of seven wins, four draws, and three losses. While he led Napoli to a Serie A title in 2023, his tenure with Italy has had its challenges, including two defeats in the recent European Championship. Despite the setbacks, Spalletti remains committed to the project and aims to lead the team to the World Cup in 2026, with a three-year contract in place until September of that year.
Speaking on the team’s underwhelming performance at Euro 2024, Spalletti acknowledged the need for improvements and expressed a desire to make the squad younger. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding from the ground up to address the shortcomings exposed during the tournament.
Euro 2024 Campaign
Italy’s journey at Euro 2024 was fraught with difficulties, as they only managed to advance to the knockout stages thanks to a last-minute equalizer against Croatia in the group stage. Despite opening the tournament with a 2-1 victory over Albania, Italy struggled in subsequent matches, falling behind early in each of their games. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain highlighted the team’s inability to make significant impact in key moments.
While the disappointment of their Euro 2024 exit lingers, the decision to stand by Luciano Spalletti signals a continued belief in his vision for the Italian national team. As they look ahead to the upcoming World Cup cycle, Italy will aim to regroup under Spalletti’s guidance and strive for a better showing on the global stage.
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