Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said
Thursday that has regained his smile after training the national
team this week, having admitted to having an awful summer due to
their disappointing showing at Euro 2024, which ended with
defeat to Switzerland in the last 16.
"After the first three days of work, training these guys, they
have given me my first football smile since the European
Championship," Spalletti told reporters at the Azzurri's base
at Coverciano, near Florence, ahead of Friday's Nations League
match against France in Paris.
"I have seen good things - pace, passion, eagerness, familiarity
with the ball.
"This is the key to putting things right".
After Friday's game, Italy will take on Israel in Budapest on
Monday.
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