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Soccer News / Football Italia / April 26

Ex-Serie A player surprised by Spalletti snubbing in-form Italy winger

Riccardo Orsolini’s spectacular strike against Inter confirmed the Bologna winger’s extraordinary season, yet he is ignored by Italy for ‘players not worthy to do up his laces,’ claims Massimo Orlando.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 20

Ranieri matches Spalletti’s Roma record with 2025 unbeaten run

Claudio Ranieri’s Roma remain undefeated in Serie A since the middle of December, which means that the head coach has now matched Luciano Spalletti’s impressive

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Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 15

Diario Bologna star seeking recognition from Spalletti – Milan and Napoli keen

Bologna are having another excellent season having qualified for the Champions League last time out, and Riccardo Orsolini is a big part of that. Orsolini

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / April 10

Spalletti Thrilled As Italian Core Shines In Bayern Munich 1-2 Inter Milan Champions League Showdown

Luciano Spalletti will have been happy with how the Italian contingent fared in Tuesday’s Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / April 2

Napoli Quietly Begin Shortlisting Alternatives to Conte

Napoli believe Antonio Conte will stay, but they don’t want to be unprepared should he leave abruptly to take the Milan or the Juventus job. They had big troubles the last time they lost a top-notch coach out of the blue, Luciano Spalletti.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 1

Spalletti watching Orsolini for Italy in Coppa Italia semi final

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is in the stands for this evening’s Coppa Italia semi-final between Empoli and Bologna, with Riccardo Orsolini probably the first name on his list to observe.

Bologna News / Football Italia / March 30

Orsolini’s Bologna brilliance continues after Spalletti’s Italy snub

Luciano Spalletti’s latest snub appears to have given Riccardo Orsolini an extra motivational boost, as he continued his fine form at Bologna by matching his personal best for goals in a single season.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 23

Spalletti: ‘That is the Italy everyone expects, a valuable lesson’

Luciano Spalletti insists the side that fought back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Germany is ‘the Italy that everyone expects,’ hoping that embarrassing goal can be a valuable lesson.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 23

Spalletti: ‘Italy chance to prove what we are made of’ in Germany

Luciano Spalletti insists Italy must treat this Nations League quarter-final against Germany as ‘the chance to prove what we are made of.’ It kicks off at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund at 19.45 GMT.

Inter Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / March 23

Italy Coach Reaffirms Inter Star After Germany Disaster

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti holds Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni in high esteem and will continue to trust him. During his pre-game interview ahead of Italy’s must-win Nations League second-leg clash against Germany via Calciomercato, Spalletti reaffirmed Bastoni’s status within the national team.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / March 23

Italy Coach Luciano Spalletti On Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni: 'He Is Completely At Ease Across Defence, Will Play Vs Germany'

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni will start in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Germany today.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 22

Nagelsmann: ‘I don’t want to give Spalletti an advantage’ ahead of Germany-Italy

Julian Nagelsmann was unwilling to reveal too much about his Germany tactics or personnel changes ahead of the second leg of the Nations League quarter-final

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 21

Spalletti says Juventus star could be fit for Italy’s next match

Andrea Cambiaso reported for international duty with the Italy national team despite carrying an injury, which ultimately led to him missing their match against Germany at the San Siro last night.

Bologna News / Football Italia / March 20

Spalletti: ‘Everyone knows Italy problem, but not an obsession’

Luciano Spalletti reiterates he does not want headers and set plays to become ‘an obsession’ for Italy, even after conceding another two goals this way in defeat to Germany.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 20

Zambrotta: ‘Italy have interesting 3-5-2 formation’

World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta feels that the 3-5-2 formation is most suited to the Italy squad against Germany. ‘Luciano Spalletti accepted the blame for the ugly European Championship.’ The quarter-final kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 19

Rudiger names ‘best defender in Italy’ and thanks Spalletti

German international Antonio Rudiger names the ‘best defender in Italy’ and is ‘very happy’ to reunite with his old Roma coach Luciano Spalletti. ‘He brought the best out of me.’ The first leg of the Nations League quarter-final kicks off at San Siro on Thursday at 19.45 GMT, while the decider will be in Dortmund on Sunday evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 19

Nagelsmann: ‘Italy play good football, but Germany want to win’

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann insists they ‘want to win both games’ against Italy in the Nations League quarter-final, but recognises Luciano Spalletti’s side ‘play good football.’ The first leg kicks off at San Siro on Thursday at 19.45 GMT, while the decider will be in Dortmund on Sunday evening.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 25

Spalletti hints that Juventus star could be back in the next Italy squad

One of the most notable exclusions from Italy’s squad for Euro 2024 was Manuel Locatelli, with manager Luciano Spalletti opting to place his trust in other midfielders.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / February 24

Italy Coach Spalletti Argues Inter Milan ‘Not At Top Level Yet – But They Can Get Back There’

Luciano Spalletti believes that Inter Milan are “not at the top level yet” but that they can reach that level this season. Speaking to the press, via FCInterNews, the former Nerazzurri, Napoli, and Roma coach also gave his thoughts on next weekend’s top-of-the-table Serie A clash.

Liverpool FC News / The Kop Times / January 24
Luciano Spalletti wants Liverpool star back with Italy’s national side

Luciano Spalletti wants Liverpool star back with Italy’s national side

Italy manager Luciano Spalletti reveals that he is eager to help Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa reinstate in international setup. Chiesa has made gradual fitness progress this season with Liverpool patiently making sure that the Italian recovers completely from past injuries.

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