Inter defender Francesco Acerbi has determined in opposition to becoming a member of up with the Italy nationwide group, regardless of being included in Luciano Spalletti’s newest squad for June’s World Cup qualifiers, following Inter’s 5-0 thrashing within the ultimate on Saturday night time.
Talking at his Spalletti confirmed that Acerbi has ‘not responded to the call-up’ and that he’s anticipated to remain at dwelling following on Saturday night time.
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Acerbi, 37, for World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Norway and Moldova on June 6 and June 9.
Spalletti confirms Acerbi won’t be part of Italy nationwide group
Italy nationwide group head coach Luciano Spalletti throughout his press convention at Coverciano.
“Acerbi didn’t reply to the call-up,” Spalletti instructed the media throughout his press convention on Sunday.
“Let’s transfer on,” the CT added. “It’s not a bodily difficulty, he’s considered what’s occurred round him.
“Beforehand he had some doubts. It’s true that we now have to carry our breath on the finish of the season, it was not straightforward to make these call-ups.”
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale seems to be dejected as he walks previous the UEFA Champions League trophy after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain throughout the UEFA Champions League Closing 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Soccer Area on Could 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)
Acerbi had been included in a listing of defenders that included membership teammate Alessandro Bastoni, Napoli’s Alessandro Buongiorno, Juve’s Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola of Hellas Verona, Napoli’s Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Inter’s Federico Dimarco, Milan’s Matteo Gabbia, Juve’s Federico Gatti, Future Udogie of Tottenham and Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta.
Buongiorno has since left the squad as nicely, and has been changed by Fiorentina’s Luca Ranieri.