DBasia.news – There was no drama or unexpected scenario for the Italian national team at Euro 2020. Gli Azzurri swept the first two group stage matches and made it through to the knockout stages of the European Cup.
In those two victories, Italy scored a total of six goals against Turkey (3-0) and Switzerland (3-0). Roberto Mancini can rotate his squad against Wales in the last match of Group A, Sunday (20/06).
Italy confirmed themselves as potential favorites to win with that record, not to mention their unbeaten status under Mancini’s direction since European Cup Qualification. With the tap of a goal that is maintained and the balance when defending, it is natural that Italy is the favorite to win.
However, not all of them can be convinced by the performance of Giorgio Chiellini et al. French football legend and Arsenal, Patrick Vieira is one who doubts Italy can advance to the final.
Less Intense, Strength and Speed
Vieira, who is now a football pundit, assesses the two matches that Italy has gone through are easy matches. Vieira did not want to be too quick to judge Italy as a strong candidate to win the European Cup, because according to him they still have shortcomings.
“I think the first two games they played were two easy games,” Vieira told ITV. “Of course… you have to (beat) what lies ahead, but I still doubt they can make it to the end.”
“I believe that they are lack of intensity, lack of power, and pace to be more dangerous up front, so I’m still going to wait.”
“I think it’s too early to consider if Italy can go all the way to the end.”
The Italian national team continued their revival with Roberto Mancini after missing the 2018 World Cup. Italy has won the World Cup four times and the European Cup was last won in 1968.