Atalanta and Netherlands midfielder Marten de Roon admits Italy ‘deserved to win’ their Nations League clash in Amsterdam. 'They played like a great team.'
Nicolò Barella got the only goal just before half-time, peeling away from defenders for a rare header.
“Italy did very well in the first half and I think they deserved to win,” confessed De Roon to RAI Sport.
Atalanta and Netherlands midfielder Marten de Roon admits Italy ‘deserved to win’ their Nations League clash in Amsterdam. 'They played like a great team.'
Nicolò Barella got the only goal just before half-time, peeling away from defenders for a rare header.
“Italy did very well in the first half and I think they deserved to win,” confessed De Roon to RAI Sport.
“They always managed to have a man free in the first half, especially down their left. We did better after the break, but still struggled.”
Holland had won their opening Nations League game, beating Poland 1-0, but Roberto Mancini’s side are now top of the Nations League group with four points.
“Italy played like a great team and I think they ought to continue like this. We’re trying to follow a similar path, playing as a team more than individuals. I congratulate the Azzurri.”