Luciano Spalletti has been sacked as Italy’s coach, he said on Sunday, after their heavy loss to Norway, but will take charge of Monday’s game against Moldova. He told me that I will be relieved of my position as coach of the national team,” Spalletti said. While Spalletti took Italy to Euro 2024, their disappointing performance there had already put the manager under pressure. View image in fullscreen Luciano Spalletti cuts an anguished figure as Italy lose 3-0 in Norway. They lost at home to Les Bleus in the final group game to finish behind France on goal difference.