Nations League: Spalletti Hoping To Revive Italy Dream After Euros 2024 Disappointment

Spalletti's Task

After a disappointing exit from the group stage of the Euros 2024, Italy is looking to bounce back in the upcoming Nations League under new manager Luciano Spalletti.

Spalletti, who guided Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2022-23 season, has been tasked with rebuilding the national team and reigniting the passion of the Italian fans.

Immediate Focus

Italy's immediate focus will be on qualifying for the Nations League semi-finals, which will take place in June 2025.

The Azzurri have been drawn in Group C alongside England, Germany, and Hungary, and will need to finish in the top two to advance.

Spalletti's first match in charge will be against England at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024.

Long-Term Goal

Beyond the Nations League, Spalletti's long-term goal is to lead Italy to success at the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Italy has not won the World Cup since 2006, and Spalletti will be hoping to end that drought and bring the trophy back to Rome.

Key Players

Spalletti will have a number of key players at his disposal, including:

• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain) - Goalkeeper
• Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus) - Defender
• Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan) - Defender
• Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan) - Midfielder
• Federico Chiesa (Juventus) - Forward

Challenges

Spalletti will face a number of challenges in his new role, including:

• Rebuilding the team after the Euros 2024 disappointment
• Integrating new players into the squad
• Finding a consistent winning formula

However, Spalletti is confident that he can overcome these challenges and lead Italy back to success.

"I am very excited to be the manager of Italy," Spalletti said. "I know that there are a lot of challenges ahead, but I am confident that we can overcome them and achieve our goals."

Expectations

The expectations for Spalletti and Italy are high, but he is confident that he can deliver.

"I know that the fans are expecting us to do well," Spalletti said. "We are going to work hard to meet their expectations and bring success back to Italy."