Italy CT Giampiero Ventura says Tuesday's game with Germany is 'not a game played among friends.'
The 68-year-old Coach also revealed doubts over the fitness of Inter pair Antonio Candreva and Eder, both of whom have slight injuries.
"We will play with those who give us the best guarantees," the Azzurri boss told his pre-match Press conference. "It is not a game among friends. If we go with a three-man defence, then obviously we will change something.
Italy CT Giampiero Ventura says Tuesday's game with Germany is 'not a game played among friends.'
The 68-year-old Coach also revealed doubts over the fitness of Inter pair Antonio Candreva and Eder, both of whom have slight injuries.
"We will play with those who give us the best guarantees," the Azzurri boss told his pre-match Press conference. "It is not a game among friends. If we go with a three-man defence, then obviously we will change something.
"I'm not afraid, one plays football and try to win every game. I have to understand the psychological aspect and have conviction in the way I do things.
"Am I too demanding? The firsts tests usually made against lower-level teams and it’s done like this because at least you can have a different faith."
Will Marco Verratti, Federico Bernardeschi and Simone Zaza all play?
"I do not think all three will play, before we decide we will see what happens in training.
"There are many details to verify, we have to check the condition of some players like Candreva and Eder for example, who have small physical problems."
How is Alessio Romagnoli, after making his senior Italy debut against Spain in October?
"If Romagnoli had messed up against Spain, he would not be like he is now, because he would be in a different place mentally than is today.
"Things don’t happen by chance."