Liveblog: Italy v Netherlands
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens in tonight’s Nations League clash between Italy and the Netherlands. It kicks off in Bergamo’s Gewiss Stadium at 19.45…
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens in tonight’s Nations League clash between Italy and the Netherlands. It kicks off in Bergamo’s Gewiss Stadium at 19.45…
Representatives from the Italy and Netherlands squad visited the cemetery in Bergamo ahead of tonight’s Nations League match, paying tribute to the victims of COVID-19. The game kicks off in…
Netherlands coach Frank de Boer is very impressed with Roberto Mancini’s Italy, while ‘Marco Verratti and Jorginho are my type of player.’ These are the top two teams in their…
There is good news from the Italy camp, as Stephan El Shaarawy is confirmed ‘false positive’ for COVID-19 and can therefore play tomorrow. The situation had been already suggested by…
Roberto Mancini confirms Ciro Immobile will start against the Netherlands in the Nations League, but he’s not too concerned at difficulty converting chances. The top two teams in their Nations…
Giorgio Chiellini insists Cristiano Ronaldo is fine after his COVID-19 diagnosis, as Juventus, Italy and everyone ‘must keep going. The real victory will be completing the season.’ The Nations League…
Italy winger Stephan El Shaarawy has tested positive for Covid-19, Italy's doctor revealed. “El Shaarawy feels well and is in good conditions,” ensured Andrea Ferretti ahead of Roberto Mancini's press conference on…
Inter defender Stefan de Vrij said Holland are ‘optimistic’ ahead of their match against Italy in Bergamo. ‘We will try to make a good impression’. De Vrij, capped 37 times…
Marten De Roon has left the Netherlands squad early, as he serves a one-match ban and won’t take part against Italy in Bergamo on Wednesday. The midfielder played the full…
Italy CT Roberto Mancini wants to continue to ‘climb the ranking’ and believes the Azzurri have ‘put together an excellent team’ for the matches in October. The Azzurri start with…
Former Inter coach Frank de Boer replaces Ronald Koeman as new coach of the Netherlands and should be in charge when Italy host the Oranje next month. De Telegraaf reveals…
Italy will host the Netherlands in Bergamo on October 14 and the FIGC President Gabriele Gravina believes it represents ‘a further step towards normality’. Bergamo has been one of the…
Professor Pier Paolo Mariani, who operated Nicolò Zaniolo’s right knee, reveals the Roma forward had a ‘certain predisposition’ for ACL injuries. Zaniolo injured his left ACL during Italy’s 1-0 win…
Dutch tactician Louis van Gaal admits the 1-0 win over the Netherlands was ‘the first time I loved watching an Italian team play’ and he turned down a Milan offer.…
Roma forward Nicolò Zaniolo confirmed the ACL rupture in his left knee and thanked the fans for the messages of support. ‘I’ll be back soon’. The surgery has been scheduled…
Roberto Mancini points out ‘it’s not easy to dominate the Netherlands on their home turf’ after Italy’s 1-0 Nations League victory. Nicolò Barella’s header on a Ciro Immobile cross made…
Netherlands coach Dwight Lodeweges heaped praise upon Italy. ‘We lost to a good team that wants to do the same things we do, but they did them much better.’ Nicolò…
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…
Giorgio Chiellini enjoyed his Italy comeback and was not surprised by the 1-0 win in the Netherlands. ‘We’ve been playing at a high level for two years.’ The Azzurri resumed…
Lorenzo Insigne felt Italy ‘showed we were here to take control of the game’ in their victory over the Netherlands, but ‘there could certainly have been more goals.’ The Azzurri…