Italy shows room for improvement after thrilling Albania win
- Italy faced a challenging match against Albania in the European Championship.
- Luciano Spalletti called on the Italian team to be 'meaner' and improve their performance.
- Despite a slow start, Italy managed to secure a win against Albania.
Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti expressed satisfaction with his team's dominant performance against Albania, despite concerns over their wasteful finishing. Following a 2-1 victory, Spalletti emphasized the need for improvement and a more ruthless approach. Despite the win, he acknowledged that the scoreline did not accurately reflect the match's dynamics and highlighted the risk of conceding a late equalizer. Italy's next challenge will be against Spain, who secured a victory over Croatia. Albania, participating in a major international tournament for the second time, faces a tough task to progress further. Manager Sylvinho praised his team's adaptation to the big stage, despite the defeat, and acknowledged the quality of their opponents. Spalletti identified areas for enhancement in Italy's performance, particularly in capitalizing on scoring opportunities and maintaining a proactive approach throughout the game. Italy's victory placed them second in Group B, level on points with Spain, setting up an important clash between the two teams.