Sandro Tonali admits Italy ‘lacked concentration’ in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland, but World Cup qualification is still in their hands.
The Azzurri had to come back from a Silvan Widmer opener with Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s header on a free kick routine.
Jorginho had the chance to win it in stoppages when Domenico Berardi was pushed in the box, but blazed the penalty over the bar.
“Football is like that,” Tonali told Sport Mediaset.
“We conceded a goal on the counter that changed the game, but we reacted really well and that is the important thing.
“We lacked a bit of concentration, but we can’t give up now.”
The Azzurri must match Switzerland’s result against Bulgaria on Monday when they travel to Northern Ireland.
The two teams are currently joint group leaders, separated only by goal difference, as Italy have +11 and Switzerland +9.