Luciano Spalletti has given a phrase of recommendation to his Italy nationwide group beginning centre-forward Mateo Retegui, because the CT feels the Atalanta striker is on the prime of his recreation inside the penalty space however feels that there’s nonetheless room for enchancment elsewhere.
Retegui is the standalone prime goalscorer in Serie A this season with 12 objectives (and three assists) from 15 league appearances this time period. He’s additionally averaging a aim each three video games with the Azzurri, with a tally of six from 18 since his debut in 2023.
The place Spalletti feels Retegui wants to enhance
Though the Argentine-born Italy striker has gone from power to power this yr, Spalletti nonetheless feels that he must work on his recreation within the build-up.
“He has grow to be an entire participant within the penalty space,” Spalletti of the 25-year-old.
“He has to enhance when he strikes across the pitch,” the CT mentioned when requested if there may be any additional room for progress.
Talking at an occasion in Italy, Spalletti the advance of the nationwide group since EURO 2024, the choices he has needed to make as a coach since then, and the probabilities of a return for Lazio ahead Mattia Zaccagni.
“The alternatives that had been made have been right and can stay the identical,” Spalletti ANSA.
“I’m very satisfied by the gamers I’ve assembled within the final camps. What they’ve proven us is nice.”
And, on Zaccagni, he added: “He was an vital element for us through the Euros, alsp for what he confirmed in coaching,” Spalletti mentioned of the 29-year-old.
“Now he has a greater likelihood as a result of I see him enjoying inside extra, and it’s elementary for our system that we’ve got gamers who play in the identical roles for his or her golf equipment.”