Italy can still win the Nations League group, but first they must beat Marco Rossi’s Hungary, who stunned Germany on home soil this evening.
This was called the Group of Death when the draw was made and everyone expected Hungary to be rock bottom.
Instead, England have been relegated with just two points from five games, while the Hungarians are out on top with 10 points.
Italy follow on eight, having leapfrogged Germany, who were beaten 1-0 at home by a stunning Adam Szalai flick tonight.
The Azzurri are the only side who have been able to beat Hungary in this Nations League group, 2-1 thanks to Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini efforts.
Otherwise, Rossi’s men beat England 1-0 at home and 4-0 away, held Germany 1-1 on home turf and won 1-0 on their travels.
This means that if Italy get all three points in Budapest on Monday night, they will win the group and qualify for the Nations League Final Four.
Really not sure what to think of this win. Italy won 1-0 against England in this Nations league who along with Germany are probably more focused on their upcoming games in the WC in Nov.
Marco Rossi has done wonders with Hungary!
I wish Marco Rossi was Italy coach
mancini better than marco rossi.
italy better than hungary.
hungary 1 – italy 2
congrats! italy qualifies to league’s final four!
I do not deny that the Italian national team is a more valuable and better national team than the Hungarian national team. It is also true that he has a better chance in the match in Budapest. Mancini is a good strategist, but Marco Rossi has also shown that he knows football.
Many national football teams looked down on our team, as you do, and we made it difficult for them.
I think you had the same opinion about the North Macedonian national team. You remember? Italy – North Macedonia 0:1
don’t know how italy can win in hungary with this sorry group. maybe hungary will fall back to earth and be the crap they are supposed to be
Arrogance instead of healthy self-confidence. Result will be the same: crashing into the Hungarian wall. Go Hungary!