MILAN (ITALPRESS) – “We have to get used to winning in order to get used to the World Cup qualifiers. We would like to win the Nations League: we face a very strong opponent, but we have to beat Italy, that is our task.” This was stated by German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann during a press conference on the eve of the Nations League quarterfinal first leg against Italy at the Meazza. “We have to see how the match will evolve,” the coach added, “We don’t want to do too much tactics, we want to win both matches. I read and heard that Retegui will not be there, this could change the match. But our approach will be the same, the important thing is that the players know what to do.” According to Nagelsmann, “both teams will attack, both will defend, we know it will be necessary to have everyone available.” “I wouldn’t say that German soccer is more modern than Italian soccer, it’s the clubs that have to take the first step forward to give young coaches the chance to coach, it’s not a question of age, the most important thing is to have a good idea of soccer,” the young German coach then says, “Luciano Spalletti has a very bright idea, regardless of his age.
SPALLETTI’S WORDS
Along with the German coach, central defender Antonio Rudiger was also present at the press conference: “Spalletti was very important in my career, he got the best out of me, I thought I was a good defender, but he taught me a lot. I am very happy to be able to see him again. But I am here to win for my country, it will be a great game, Italy will be a complicated opponent to face.” And again, “There is a great rivalry, it will be a great match, they are two very important teams, playing at the San Siro is incredible, I can’t wait to play,” added the former Roma man, who had Spalletti as his coach right at the time of his Giallorossi adventure.
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