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The representatives of the Italian national team reacted with sudden smiles to the lights and muted microphones in the cold press conference room.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Press conference of the Italian soccer team
But when this happened the second time during Mancini’s conversation with the media, Italians were already shrugging and frowning in anger. By the way, it is worth noting that the disappearance of electricity is not new, it has happened more than once in the LFF stadium during the match.
However, R. Mancini, like a true professional, ended the conversation with the media and responded with respect to the much weaker Lithuanian team.
Italy, which did not make it to the 2018 World Cup recently, is an insurmountable beast for even more capable teams. The Italians have not lost 24 times in a row, and the official matches feature a series of 12 wins.
Italy began the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup with two 2-0 victories against Northern Ireland and Bulgaria. The Lithuanians played a match: they lost 0: 1 to Switzerland.
“Lithuania is a great team, they are physical, they play well and attack. There are no easy games at this level,” said the strategist who had previously coached Lazio Roma, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Inter Milan. and other European chains.
R.Mancini pointed out that the match starts with the score 0: 0.
“Lithuania is strong, it knows the stadium coverage better, we really respect our competitors a lot. To win you have to be very focused,” emphasized the coach.
15 minutes When asked how Italy should play to score their goals against heavily defended opponents, R. Mancini noted that the Lithuanians really know how to play defense.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Roberto Mancini
“To find opportunities, we have to show a lot of patience, play our game and be calm,” said the coach.
R. Mancini stated that he had seen Lithuania’s match with Switzerland. The strategist noted that the Lithuanians were physicists, trying to prepare counterattacks.
“It was a difficult match, and we look forward to it tomorrow as well,” the Italian said respectfully.
Sassuolo team defender Manuel Locatelli said he was looking forward to the match against the Lithuanian challenge and stressed that it should not be easy.
“No game is easy. We will take a closer look at Lithuania tonight, we know this is a strong team, ”said the 23-year-old footballer.
Photo by Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min / Press conference of the Italian soccer team
Italy will play without two footballers in Vilnius, after the game in Bulgaria, Alessandro Florenzi and Marco Verratti were fired from the national team.
The Lithuanian and Italian teams have met six times: twice the match ended in a draw, the Italians won four times (goals – 1:12).
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