Acerbi, Chiesa, Barella…Spalletti explains the big absentees from the list

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Luciano Spalletti spoke about the absentees today, at the first press conference of the Italian national team’s preparations for the matches against France and Israel. These are the words reported by Corriere dello Sport

Manuel Locatelli

“He’s in the Nazionale squad, he’s doing well, he’s a player we can code, we know what he’s able to contribute.”

Francesco Acerbi

“If I had called him up, he would certainly have put in a good performance, but I have to prepare for the matches we’ll be playing in two years’ time.

Jorginho

“He has qualities that haven’t emerged yet this summer, he’s a little less strong physically, but I want to see if I can find those resources in him.”

Nicolo Barella

“I’ve spoken to the Inter doctor and to the player, and they’ve scheduled the operation for this break, so I don’t know what the situation is. He has breathing difficulties, so it’s good that he’s getting himself in the right conditions to express himself to the best of his ability.”

Federico Chiesa

“I wouldn’t have minded taking him to Coverciano without making him play the matches. He spoke with his club, he needed to develop a period of intense training. He needs to adapt to the new methods.”