Coach Spalletti critiques Italy's performance despite victory

Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti expressed his dissatisfaction despite Italy's 2-1 victory over Albania at Euro 2024. The match witnessed a thrilling start with Albania's Nedim Bajrami scoring the fastest goal in European Championship history, finding the net after just 23 seconds. However, Italy quickly responded with goals from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella, securing a crucial win.

Spalletti, in his post-match analysis, pointed out areas for improvement, particularly criticizing Italy's passive approach in the second half. He stressed the importance of converting opportunities into goals and maintaining an aggressive mindset throughout the game.

Despite the victory, Spalletti acknowledged that Italy's performance showed potential for growth. The upcoming match against Spain holds significant importance, with Italy aiming to secure their spot in the last 16 with a strong performance.

Italy's victory over Albania at Euro 2024, though hard-fought, has left room for improvement according to Coach Spalletti. As Italy prepares to face Spain in their next crucial match, the team will need to address their weaknesses and strive for a more dominant performance to advance in the tournament.