Leonardo Bonucci expects Bulgaria to be ‘fired up’ against Italy in their 2022 World Cup qualifier, but ‘we want to bring home the three points.’

It kicks off in Sofia on Sunday at 19.45 GMT.

While the Azzurri opened the group with a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, Bulgaria were beaten 3-1 at home by Switzerland.

“We expect Bulgaria to be fired up and eager to make up for their defeat against Switzerland,” said Bonucci in his press conference.

Leonardo Bonucci expects Bulgaria to be ‘fired up’ against Italy in their 2022 World Cup qualifier, but ‘we want to bring home the three points.’

It kicks off in Sofia on Sunday at 19.45 GMT.

While the Azzurri opened the group with a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, Bulgaria were beaten 3-1 at home by Switzerland.

“We expect Bulgaria to be fired up and eager to make up for their defeat against Switzerland,” said Bonucci in his press conference.

“They will make life difficult for us, but we want to bring home the three points. Our aim is to get qualification for the 2022 World Cup locked down as quickly as possible.

“Bulgaria’s strength is in the collective, but we are ready for this type of match.”

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