Bonucci: ‘Conte identity already’
Leonardo Bonucci said Antonio Conte has “already given us a precise idea of football” on his Italy debut. The Juventus defender provided the assist for Ciro Immobile’s opening goal in…
Leonardo Bonucci said Antonio Conte has “already given us a precise idea of football” on his Italy debut. The Juventus defender provided the assist for Ciro Immobile’s opening goal in…
Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli. Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario…
Simone Zaza felt some regrets after his senior Italy debut against Holland. “I earned a penalty, but also missed a sitter!” Simone Zaza felt some regrets after his senior Italy…
Ciro Immobile admits Antonio Conte is “the same old ‘hammer’ for Italy” as he was at club level. “I am happy with my first official goal for Italy. The game…
Antonio Conte praised Italy for their “positive response” in a 2-0 friendly victory over Holland. His debut on the Azzurri bench was a 2-0 win over the Netherlands, with both…
Antonio Conte had the ideal start to his Italy career, beating 10-man Holland 2-0 with Ciro Immobile and Daniele De Rossi goals. Antonio Conte had the ideal start to his…
Antonio Conte’s first Italy match against Holland tonight has Ciro Immobile partnering debutant Simone Zaza. It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile are expected to start in Italy’s 3-5-2 formation against Robin van Persie’s Holland. They meet in a friendly on Thursday evening at the Stadio San…
Dutch Coach Guus Hiddink is “curious” to see how Antonio Conte will set out Italy in tomorrow’s friendly. Dutch Coach Guus Hiddink is “curious” to see how Antonio Conte will…
Andrea Ranocchia knows full well he’s not an Italy mainstay. “I am here today, I could be gone tomorrow.” The Inter captain is in the squad for tomorrow’s friendly against…
Stephan El Shaarawy is a major doubt to feature for Italy against Holland after spraining his ankle. The Milan star pulled up during training today at the Stadio San Nicola…
Holland are without Ron Vlaar and Jordy Clasie for tomorrow’s friendly against Italy. Holland are without Ron Vlaar and Jordy Clasie for tomorrow’s friendly against Italy. The Oranje have lost…
New Italy boss Antonio Conte hopes the players “appreciate my ugly truths rather than beautiful lies.” The tactician makes his debut at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari tomorrow night…
Antonio Conte prepares for his Italy debut against Holland tomorrow, but is tight-lipped on the formation. “Salvatore Sirigu will play.” The Azzurri Coach has his first outing at the Stadio…
Italy announced their squad numbers for tomorrow’s friendly against Holland with Sebastian Giovinco wearing 10. The Azzurri will play the Netherlands at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari on Thursday…
Giorgio Chiellini will miss Italy’s friendly match against Netherlands on Thursday, it has been revealed this afternoon. Reports this morning suggested that the Juventus defender would be assessed by the…
Italy trained in a 3-5-2 shape under Antonio Conte today, with a strike-force of Ciro Immobile and Sebastian Giovinco likely. Italy trained in a 3-5-2 shape under Antonio Conte today,…
Italy’s players have undergone a first training session under new Coach Antonio Conte, ahead of games with the Netherlands and Norway. The 45-year-old named his squad for the two upcoming…
Mario Balotelli is not in Antonio Conte’s debut Italy squad to face the Netherlands and Norway. The Azzurri are due to face Holland in a friendly fixture at the Stadio…
The Netherlands have named their squad for the friendly against Italy on September 4. The Netherlands have named their squad for the friendly against Italy on September 4. Robin van…