Spalletti: McKennie crucial, Woltemade needs game time
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Key points
- Spalletti starts Grabara, Woltemade and McKennie (captain) against NEC in 3-4-2-1 formation
- Manager defends rotation: "We need to know these players better" ahead of another important match in 48 hours
- On pairing Woltemade and Kolo Muani: "We can do it, but I need attacking changes during the game"
AI summary
Spalletti explained his team selection for the Europa League opener against NEC, emphasizing the need to manage fitness with another significant fixture looming. He defended starting Woltemade over Kolo Muani, saying the German needs game time to develop, while McKennie—returning from injury—was deemed too important to omit, earning the captain's armband.
On Capello's suggestion of playing both attackers together, Spalletti noted he'd heard Milan were also exploring that option. He remained open to it but insisted he needed attacking flexibility from the bench to respond during matches. McKennie's main challenge, he added, was avoiding re-injury rather than fitness.
Original headline
"L’hai chiesto anche al Milan…": Spalletti, la risposta a Capello e la voce grossa Juve
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