Scalvini: Short Rest Is No Excuse Ahead of Belgium Match
Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini said the short recovery period before Italy's Nations League match against Belgium in Brussels on Sunday is no excuse. Speaking at a press conference alongside Roberto Mancini, the player stressed the team's belief in itself.
Giorgio Scalvini spoke at a press conference ahead of Italy's Nations League match against Belgium in Brussels on Sunday. Scalvini said the short rest between the two matches cannot be an excuse. In comments to Corriere dello Sport, he said the team believes in itself and will go into the game with complete commitment.
Italy beat France 3-1 at San Siro on Thursday. Belgium, on the same day, had won 2-1 in Turkey. Scalvini referred to the 2-0 defeat at home in September, saying the result of the first match was not positive, but that they played well in the second half in Rome.
Scalvini also said he will face his Atalanta teammate Charles De Ketelaere in the opposing squad. He described the Belgian player as an unusual forward who can keep the ball, dribble and run into free space. He said the bond between them is strong, but they will be rivals on the pitch.
Italy need a draw to advance to the quarter-finals. A win would guarantee first place in Group A1. The match starts at 20:45 (CET).
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