Di Lorenzo: ‘Italy have had the right attitude all week’

Giovanni Di Lorenzo was on media responsibility earlier than the Italy nationwide staff set off to face England at Wembley in Euro 2024 qualifying tomorrow night, asserting his perception that the Azzurri have been in the proper mindset all through the worldwide break. 

Italy have performed 5 of their eight scheduled matches in Group C of qualifying, and presently sit in second on 10 factors, three shy of England on the prime. 

Ukraine even have 10 factors and forex discover themselves in third, however a optimistic consequence in opposition to England for Italy will present respiratory room between second and third, necessary on condition that the highest two groups qualify for the event mechanically. 

Di Lorenzo, who, like coach Luciano Spalletti, gave an interview at Coverciano earlier than setting off for London, mentioned that the staff have ready in the very best trend for the England recreation. 

He was additionally requested whether or not reminiscences of the Euro 2020 ultimate in opposition to England, on the similar venue, will probably be a distraction for some members of the squad. 

“It’s all the time stunning remembering that recreation and that night time, however we want to have the ability to put that to 1 facet and stay up for tomorrow’s match, which will probably be a tough recreation, however now we have ready properly for it and we’re prepared,” he replied. 

“We’ve had the proper perspective all week, we’ve executed properly. Within the recreation (in opposition to Malta) we did the whole lot the coach requested of us, so everybody is prepared, as we all the time need to be.”

He continued: “Tomorrow, now we have an enormous alternative, if we win, we’ll meet up with them (England) on the prime of the group. 

“We’re focussed on tomorrow night and never pondering too far forward, however we’re prepared for this massive recreation tomorrow.” 

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