2024-09-23 19:00:35
The head coach of the Italian national football team, Cesare Prandelli, assured before the friendly match with the San Marino national team that his players will not have problems with fatigue after a painful season. “Squadra Azura” is preparing for the 2014 World Cup with the Czech national team. in the match of the qualifying round of the championship and the Confederations Cup.
“We organized a friendly game to test the newcomers and understand how we can use them in a more tempo game,” Prandelli said at the pre-match press conference. We want to check the training level of these guys.
Stepping onto the field in a national team shirt, players must realize that they have a lot more than players who have had a good season and are now on holiday. The national team gives a lot to the players, but also needs reciprocity.
I’m sure the players are tired, but we will try to motivate our students properly. We’ve done a good job over 4 days training twice a day, so I don’t see any issues with fatigue.
Some players have muscle problems, but they have to recover before the game. El-Shaarawi, Montolivo and Barzali will definitely not play. Diamanti is old enough to take responsibility. He shows leadership qualities at Bologna, confirming it with his actions on the pitch. Alessandro is a generous person and has the support of the entire team. I think he can benefit any team.”
At the request of journalists, Prandelli also commented on the news about Balotelli’s involvement in drug sales. During the trial, one of the witnesses of the well-known criminal group, Camorra, stated that in 2010 In June, the footballer attended a deal in Naples and allegedly expressed a desire to become one of the couriers of banned stimulants.
“Historically, the atmosphere in the team has been tense due to unhealthy public interest,” Prandelli said. “But I’m not going to comment on those rumors.” Balotelli already has a track record of not succumbing to the destructive influence of the mass media.
Mario has already explained everything, so there is nothing to add. I don’t care about that topic at all. When Balotelli decides to talk to reporters, he will definitely share his thoughts. Now we have more serious questions. What matters to us is exactly what Mario said.”
We should add that Balotelli responded to the provocation on his Twitter page.
“Am I selling drugs now? It must be embarrassing for you. Do not use my name in your interests,” wrote Balotelli, but after some time the post disappeared.