This is how the current European champion has mutated in just three years!

Only three years have passed since the last Eurocup. -due to the pandemic it was postponed to 2021-, But,in the case of Italy, I think there were 30 of them. Current champion Spain’s opponent in Group B, Along the way it gradually disintegrated.

From the choice that crowned European championon penalties against England (1-1, 3-2 points) July 11, 2021 at Wembley, Because he won’t stay, not even the coach will remain.Roberto Mancini gave up his place to Luciano Spalletti. after lose the Finalissima to Argentina (3-0)and fail to lead the Azzurra to the World Cup This is the second edition in a row.

Italy’s eleven players in the Euro 2020 final against. debut eleven against Albania at Euro 2024

“It was my personal choice to stop being the coach of the national team. I thank the players and fans for their support over these five years. “I will always hold the incredible victory at Euro 2020 in my heart. It was an honor.”“Il Mancio” assured before taking the reins of Saudi Arabia.

I will always remember the outstanding victory at Euro 2020. It was an honor.

Roberto Mancini

Mancini is gone, and neither are they. six players in the starting lineup for the final vs England: Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson, Verratti, Insigne and Immobile. In addition, 11 more international players have been excluded: Sirigu, Spinazzola, Locatelli, Acerbi, Castrovilli, Belotti, Berardi, Pessina, Bernardeschi, Florenzi and Toloi..

In other words. There are 26 Spalletti on the list only nine are repeated: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Jorginho, Chiesa, Cristante, Barella, Raspadori, Bastogne and Meret.. Thus, 17 “new faces” appeared, many of whom are semi-unknown to the general public: Folorunsho, Calafiori, Vicario, Ballanova, Gatti, Fagioli, Buongiorno, Cambiaso, Zaccagni, Retegui…

“There is a generational change in every team, it is something natural. But even newcomers have international experience, so they can help us. I am confident that together we will be stronger.”, says Donnarumma, who will miss, above all, Immobile, Insigne and company: “The atmosphere created three years ago was special, but that’s exactly what we are trying to recreate.” This will be helped by a comeback against Albania (2-1) in the opening.

However, Jose Mourinho does not agree and “removed” Italy from the “stream” of favorites: “There is not enough talent in this generation. I don’t think they’ll win again.” Exactly the same thing that Sven-Göran Eriksson said a few days ago: “I don’t think they can win again.”

There is a lack of talent in this generation. I don’t think they’ll win again

Jose Mourinho

Some statements that Spalletti did not like: “I don’t respond to the Special at all.” I give my own assessments. We must have self-esteem and at the same time be humble to know where we are starting from and what difficulties we have faced.. “We have quality and new players like Calafiori, a top-level player.”

We must have self-esteem and at the same time be humble to know where we are starting from and what difficulties we have faced.

Luciano Spalletti

Already mentioned Donnarumma, One of the few survivors, he greeted the Euro with optimism even before the victory in the premiere. “We are ready. We came to defend the title and will do everything possible to reach the final,” – says the captain of the Italian team.

A message that has also “penetrated” the new ones. “I would like to emulate the group that won the 2020 European Championship and the 2006 World Championship. They made history and I would like to be part of it too,” says Gianluca Scamacca. Azzurra has shed her skin… but she can’t be trusted.