Milan –
Marco Verratti absence strengthens Italia Of 2024 European Cup Qualification this time. Luciano Spalletti denied rumors that Verratti rejected Italy’s call.
The Blues is scheduled to visit North Macedonia which ended 1-1 (9/9/2023), then host Ukraine at the San Siro on Tuesday (12/9). Verratti was one of the players called by Spalletti.
However, according to rumors, the 30-year-old midfielder is reluctant to accept a call from Italy. Reportedly, Verratti’s refusal was motivated by fitness reasons, and he was in the midst of a move to Qatari club Al Arabi.
Spalletti revealed that Marco Verratti did not want to play for the Italian national team. However, Spalletti did not explain in detail Verratti’s reasons.
“I couldn’t contact every player, but I did contact someone,” he said trainer The 64 year old was reported Football-Italia.
“I did contact him (Verratti), but I don’t have the impression that he said so. On the contrary, he said he was happy because I had contacted him, Bonucci also said the same thing.”
“Despite many difficulties, they are eager to help the national team. This is what they said.”
“Saha also tried to talk to several coaches. I was able to talk to some of them, while the others didn’t pick up the phone. Maybe because they didn’t have my number,” Spalletti add.
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2023-09-12 03:00:50
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