Manolo Gabbiadini feels Italy “reacted too late” in their friendly defeat to Portugal, “but played against a great team.”
The Azzurri needed a victory to be sure of top seed status in the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw, but were beaten 1-0 in Geneva.
“We reacted too late with a series of chances at the end, but we played against a great team,” Napoli striker Gabbiadini told Rai Sport.
Manolo Gabbiadini feels Italy “reacted too late” in their friendly defeat to Portugal, “but played against a great team.”
The Azzurri needed a victory to be sure of top seed status in the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw, but were beaten 1-0 in Geneva.
“We reacted too late with a series of chances at the end, but we played against a great team,” Napoli striker Gabbiadini told Rai Sport.
“It’s a shame, as we could’ve taken home a draw or even a victory. We have to be ready for Euro 2018 and then the World Cup. We are a young side and need to gain experience in games like this.
“We are a strong group, in my view. We need experience and that is why these matches are important.”