Alvaro Morata predicts that groups qualifying from Group B at Euro 2024 will ‘go far-off’ within the competitors however warns Italy and Spain about Croatia and Albania.
Italy, Spain, Albania and Croatia will meet in Group B at Euro 2024, and Morata hopes The Azzurri and La Roja will qualify for the knockout stage.
“I hope Italy and Spain qualify, and let me add one factor. Those that transcend our group will go far-off, however it will likely be powerful,” the striker advised Gazzetta.
“Croatia have an immense aggressive gene. They completed second and third within the final two editions of the World Cup. They went out in opposition to us on the Euros, however they might have certified. Final yr, we beat them on penalties within the Nations League. Albania had been spectacular within the qualifying group part. The issue is that we are able to make no errors. In the event you drop just a little, you’re instantly underneath strain. Nonetheless, this Spain facet has an awesome group, and Italy received the Euros in 2021 due to the group’s power. It’s the instance to comply with.”
Morata clearly has a strong bond with Italy, not solely as a result of he performed for Juventus for 4 years but additionally as a result of his spouse, Alice Campello, is from Venice.
Speaking about Italy and Serie A, Morata confirmed he may have returned to the Peninsula final summer time, having obtained calls from 4 high golf equipment within the league.
Nonetheless, after chatting with Diego Simeone, he determined to stay at Atletico Madrid and lengthen his contract with the Colchoneros till 2026.
Morata has netted 20 occasions in 40 appearances with Atletico Madrid this season. He has 35 Serie A objectives in 130 appearances with Juventus.