Thiago Motta brushed aside the defeat to Ireland and insisted Italy “are confident against Spain because we know our strengths and weaknesses.”
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke to Rai Sport after a 1-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.
“We knew that it was going to be difficult because they have advantages in physical terms. We could’ve played the ball to feet more during the game and done more in general.
Thiago Motta brushed aside the defeat to Ireland and insisted Italy “are confident against Spain because we know our strengths and weaknesses.”
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke to Rai Sport after a 1-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.
“We knew that it was going to be difficult because they have advantages in physical terms. We could’ve played the ball to feet more during the game and done more in general.
“It will be a wonderful match with Spain and we have to believe. They are the favourites, but the game still has to be played.
“We will step on to the field to do our job and try to reach the quarter-finals. We are confident because we know our strengths and weaknesses.”