Italy boss Luciano Spaletti has already spotted something Destiny Udogie needs to improve

[mawspurs]

Speaking at his post-match press conference via talkSPORT, Spaletti said: “He played the game he needed to. He produced the performance I was expecting from him.

“I think he still needs to be a bit more consistent when it comes to staying switched on defensively.

“But he did show what great running ability he has, and stamina he has.

He continued: “He was slightly held back by the yellow card he received at the start of the match and there was a risk of him picking up a second bookable offence.

“And because he is such a determined player who likes to go into 50/50 challenges the risk of him picking up that second yellow was a bit higher, which is ultimately why I decided to substitute him.”

Source: The Boot Room

 

[npearl4spurs]

He must not have watched him go toe-to-toe with Saka and shutting him down after getting booked.

 

[Flobadob]

He must not have watched him go toe-to-toe with Saka and shutting him down after getting booked.

To be fair his switching off when tracking runners from time to time was something a few people that watched him playing on loan last season picked up on in particular. Might be one of his only weaknesses though tbh. He was clearly a massive talent and he’s stepped up to a more defensive role as a RB better than I think a lot of people imagined he could. Awesome when a player you’re already excited for exceeds your expectations.

 

[Twizzle]

part of the problem may be that Spaletti wants him to play a different game to Ange,

Spaletti probably doesn't play him as an attacking type of player and looking more at his defensive capabilities