Spalletti unlikely to drop Candreva and Perišić for Bologna clash
- Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
Nerazzurri fans expect so much more of Candreva, not least due to the fact he was awarded a contract extension until 2021 after starting the season in fantastic form. He contributed eight assists, and was involved in most of the team’s good play. However, his form has dipped dramatically and he is no longer considered untouchable.
Perišić, unlike Candreva, has another objective on his mind; making his country’s World Cup squad, as well as qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. That is not to say he is less committed than the others, but it goes without saying that his campaign will last a month longer than most of his colleagues. He has done very little since scoring a hat-trick against Chievo back in early December, and it is a possibility that this is playing on his mind.