Bryan Cristante is confident Italy will not be surprised by Austria in the Euro 2020 Round of 16. ‘We are studying them in depth.’
The match kicks off on Saturday at Wembley Stadium at 20.00 UK time.
“All the teams who make it into the last 16 are strong, so it can never be easy,” Cristante told the UEFA website.
“Every game is difficult, we are studying Austria in depth and we will certainly be fully prepared for the game.”
The Roma midfielder can also play in central defence, which is where he spent most of the season at club level.
“I think the group of 26 players is very solid and our performances are proving that. Jorginho has shown what he can do at both club level and for the Nazionale.”
This will be Italy’s first game of Euro 2020 to be played abroad, as all three group wins were at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
“Seeing the fans back in the stadium was so emotional and it helped us to do better on the pitch too. We play for all Italians, those who live abroad and who are in Italy, and I hope our positive results can help everyone get through a difficult year.”