U21: Azzurrini consider options
Italy must choose between two different systems ahead of tomorrow’s opening Under-21 European Championship game against Denmark. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) on Sunday in Krakow.…
Italy must choose between two different systems ahead of tomorrow’s opening Under-21 European Championship game against Denmark. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) on Sunday in Krakow.…
Gigi Di Biagio is confident Gianluigi Donnarumma won’t be affected by transfer speculation when Italy face Denmark in the European Under-21 Championship. Their opening game kicks off on Sunday at…
Italy are due to play Denmark in the European Under-21 Championship tomorrow, but several players have come down with a stomach bug. They are in the same group as Germany…
Italy Under-21s have been drawn with Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark for the Under-21 European Championships. Luigi Di Biagio’s Azzurrini secured their place in Poland by winning their qualifying…
Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio believes Andrea Belotti “has been the best Italian striker of the last two years.” The Torino hitman has been a sensation in Serie A, scoring…
The Italy Under-21 side will play friendlies against England on November 10 and Denmark on November 14. The Azzurrini qualified for the European Under-21 Championships, to be played in Poland…
The Euro 2016 play-offs are Bosnia v Ireland, Norway v Hungary, Ukraine-Slovenia and the Scandinavian derby Denmark v Sweden. The draw was performed today as the final step towards qualification…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio was encouraged despite a 1-0 friendly defeat to Denmark. “We are on the right track.” The Azzurrini had the better of the game overall…
Italy paid the price for poor finishing and a defensive error as the Under-21 side lost a friendly 1-0 to Denmark. Both these nations have qualified for the European Under-21…
Gigi Di Biagio insists tomorrow’s Italy Under-21 match with Denmark “will not be like a friendly.” Both these nations have qualified for the European Under-21 Championship next summer and begin…
Stefano Sabelli and Salvatore Molina have left the Italy Under-21 camp due to injury ahead of the Denmark game. The Azzurrini had already lost Alessio Romagnoli for the friendly on…
It has been announced the Italy Under-21 side will play Denmark on November 17 in Matera. The Azzurrini won their play-off with Slovakia to qualify for the European Under-21 Championships…
Riccardo Montolivo was only “semi-satisfied” with Italy’s 2-2 draw in Denmark last night. Riccardo Montolivo was only “semi-satisfied” with Italy’s 2-2 draw in Denmark last night. The Azzurri had already…
Dani Osvaldo’s splendid goal and a last-gasp Alberto Aquilani equaliser provided the drama in Denmark 2-2 Italy. Dani Osvaldo’s splendid goal and a last-gasp Alberto Aquilani equaliser provided the drama…
Denmark Coach Morten Olsen admits Alberto Aquilani’s last-gasp equaliser was “one of the most horrible moments.” Italy fought back for a 2-2 draw in Copenhagen last night, which makes it…
Cesare Prandelli hopes his experimental Italy can “learn” the lessons of their 2-2 draw in Denmark last night. Cesare Prandelli hopes his experimental Italy can “learn” the lessons of their…
Thiago Motta is open to taking any midfield role for Italy after he impressed in front of the defence against Denmark. “I think we played a good game against a…
Andrea Ranocchia concedes he struggled tactically with Italy against Denmark after playing in a three-man defence for Inter. “In the second half we were pegged back, but we gave our…
Federico Balzaretti took the blame for Nicklas Bendtner’s brace. “I made mistakes and I apologise for that.” The Roma full-back was making his comeback for Italy in the 2-2 draw…
Dani Osvaldo credits Southampton with his rediscovered calm and joked that he took revenge on Denmark for Euro 2004. “It went well and we struggled a little, but found the…