Luciano Spalletti has introduced his personal sacking as Italy’s head coach at a information convention on Sunday after his aspect misplaced 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Italy conceded to fall to defeat of their opening qualifier for the 2026 match
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The 66-year-old mentioned he would nonetheless take cost of Monday’s sport in opposition to Moldova, however it is going to be his final with the nationwide staff.
“Final night time we had been very along with president [Gabriele] Gravina. He informed me that I will likely be relieved of my place as coach of the nationwide staff,” mentioned Spalletti.
“I had no intention of giving up. I’d have most popular to remain in my place and proceed doing my job. I will be there tomorrow night in opposition to Moldova, then we’ll resolve the contract.”
The Italian, who ultimately stormed out of the press convention, has been in cost since 2023 and led the staff at Euro 2024 the place Italy had been knocked out within the final 16 by Switzerland.
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Spalletti, who has managed Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma in Serie A, has taken cost of 23 matches as Azzurri head coach and received simply 11.
Italy are in Group I of Uefa World Cup qualifying alongside Norway, Moldova, Estonia and Israel.
“I will be there tomorrow night time in opposition to Moldova,” added Spalletti. “These are the outcomes beneath my administration and I’ve to take accountability.
“I really like this shirt, this job and the gamers I’ve coached. Tomorrow night time I am going to ask them to display what I requested even when I have never been capable of get them to precise their greatest.”