In an interview with Corriere della Sera, former Italy national team coach Cesare Prandelli shared his thoughts on the European landscape. He personally favors England or France to win, particularly France. The upcoming match against Spain will determine the future direction of Italian football.
About Scamacca
Prandelli: “He has improved a lot in recent months, which is a positive sign. But he needs to score. The Euros are a great opportunity for him.”
On Italy’s performance against Albania
Prandelli: “There are no perfect matches, only perfect moments within them. You have to seize those. It’s alright to struggle at times, especially in the Euros.”
Regarding the next encounter with Spain
Prandelli: “I’m very curious to see what happens. This is a decisive test for us, which will give us an idea of what we can achieve. It’s like a thermometer, this game will measure our ambitions. I can’t predict the future, on paper, France and England are the strongest, especially Deschamps’ team with Mbappé, but every tournament has its own story. If we find the right approach…”
About Spalletti
Prandelli: “He’s a top-level coach, with the right spirit to lead Italy. Spalletti is passionate, respectful and loves the shirt, and is good at expressing emotions and the essential things for the team. When you’re with the national team, you don’t just train, you also need to represent the country.”
The way to beat Spain
Prandelli: “Attention to detail, unity of purpose, and concentration throughout the match. These details could be decisive. I’ll say it again: this game will reveal Italy’s future. I hope for a beautiful outcome.”