The rebirth of Italy is happening in five key steps, with coach Roberto Mancini having transformed the team. He has beaten France and Turkey twice, unexpectedly taking the “Azzurri” to the top of the group.
Now, the next challenge is against Belgium, the only team Italy has lost to before. Sunday’s match in Brussels will be played with the advantage of two results out of three in favor of the Italians.
The 0-2 defeat to Belgium (with De Bruyne and CdK) at the Olimpico is remembered, a result that did not fully reflect the difficulties, as the situation could have been much worse. However, Mancini managed to change the scenario quickly, bringing a new mentality and reviving hopes for the national team.
From La Gazzetta dello Sport