Malta Coach Pietro Ghedin warns his team will be no pushovers against Italy in Monday’s Euro 2016 qualifier.
Before that game, the Azzurri host Azerbaijan at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo on Friday evening, while Malta take on Norway.
Malta Coach Pietro Ghedin warns his team will be no pushovers against Italy in Monday’s Euro 2016 qualifier.
Before that game, the Azzurri host Azerbaijan at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo on Friday evening, while Malta take on Norway.
“They are two difficult matches,” the Italian tactician told UEFA.com.
“The first will be more physical, while the second will be more tactical, and I am sure Italy will be very strong. Italy have great personality."
Ghedin worked in the Italy managerial staff under Cesare Maldini, Dino Zoff and Giovanni Trapattoni.
“I always have great feelings as I look back to my days with the Azzurri but now I work for Malta. When the national anthems are played, I will stay silent, but lots of memories will be coming back of both sides.
“I am quite upbeat about my squad. The important thing is that my boys are improving all the time and are getting there. I am very confident.
“My message to the players is to be brave, to keep on striving hard and never to be afraid. If you are afraid or if you flinch, you cannot confront your opposition. If you are brave, you play in a much calmer manner.”