Spaletti: It will be a tough game against Norway, but the players are in good condition

Before Italy's away World Cup qualifiers against Norway, coach Spaletti talked about the importance of this game to the team.

The Italian national team will play away against Norway in the World Cup after being eliminated by Germany in the UEFA Nations League, a game that is crucial to them. In order to avoid falling into the playoffs again, Italy must do its best to win. Italy will then play against Moldova at home on June 9.

Italian national team coach Spaletti talked about these two key games in an interview with Sky Sports. He first mentioned: "We are very happy to have the opportunity to participate in such a challenge. Everyone is very excited and in good training. Of course, there is a lot of psychological pressure, which will be a tough game, but we know we are fighting for something special."

Regarding the team's injury situation, Spaletti said: "As the national team coach, you can't accept that so many players are missing. I have a lot of good players, but some players have finished the season. We have specially selected some players who continue to perform well, such as Rugani, who returned to Juventus and hopes to stay in shape, I found his focus very high."

Speaking of Norway, Spaletti said: "Norway will definitely adopt the tactic of high-pressing, but it is good for us. We must be good at using the space left by the opponent and create opportunities through passing. Counterattack will be the key, and I believe our players have performed outstandingly in this regard. Defensively I have made a decision, and Kubola, Bastoni and Rugani are all possible to play."

Finally, Spaletti briefly responded to Inter Milan defender Archerbi's question: "Achelbi will tell me where he was disrespectful, and then I will explain his behavior on my behavior and the impact on the national team, which is always the most important."