Spalletti wants Italy to dictate rhythm against Spain

The Azzurri have played Spain at each of the last four Euros and will face a serious test of their credentials as reigning champions on Thursday in Gelsenkirchen

Spalletti wants Italy to dictate rhythm against Spain

Luciano Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti said on Wednesday his Italy team will try to take the game to Spain as the two teams prepare for the biggest match so far of Euro 2024.

The Azzurri have played Spain at each of the last four Euros and will face a serious test of their credentials as reigning champions on Thursday in Gelsenkirchen.

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Spalletti is keen to see how Italy measure up against a newly direct La Roja after coming into the tournament as a team in transition.

“We want to see how good we are against one of the best teams in the world,. We want to play with a positive attitude, possession football and try to dictate the rhythm of the match,” Spalletti told reporters.

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