Nicolato: Kean should not be Triggered by Provocation

DBasia.news –  After Moise Kean received a red card against the Republic of Ireland, Italy U-21 coach, Paolo Nicolato, reprimanded Kean to not be provoked. It was only the second match of the Azzurrini from the European U-21 Championship qualifying group, while Ireland have won their three matches.

“We meet opponents in good physical condition. I know it would be challenging, fought hard and decided only by an incident, “Nicolato told Rai Sport after a draw with a score of 0-0.

“We strived and showed courage, but we are at the beginning, we are under construction and will improve.”

Kean came off the bench but survived under 20 minutes before his dismissal for pushing Troy Parrott in the chest, with the Irish player receiving his second yellow card in the incident.

“This is our own fault, we know this environment, the way they see competition and sportsmanship, so we know very well that we should not be triggered by their provocation.”

“Qualification is not a walk in the park, there is a strong team and we need to work to get there.”

The next Italian match is against Armenia on Monday.