Even if they evolve in the lair of the Three Lions, the Italians “are ready to fight”.
«We will play at their place, but it does not scare us“, threw “Leo“, 34 years old, last survivor, with his friend of the defense Giorgio Chiellini, of the final of Euro-2012 lost against Spain (0-4).
The experienced Juventus defender ensures that he does not fear a favorable context for the English: “What will happen during the match will be the best show for European and world football, from England, Italy and the referee“, He underlined during an online press conference from Florence, where the Azzurri are preparing.
For this match which will oppose the “old»Italian defenders to«youth“English attackers, as he summed up the opposition with a smile, he claims”great attention“To his partners, especially in the face of the speed of the wingers and attackers of the”Three Lions».
«Harry Kane? We do not discover it today, it is one of the best in the world. In the last three matches, we were lucky to have met three of the best strikers in the world (Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata, Kane), it’s just one more motivation», He underlined.
“We have no excuse, no fatigue, nothing. We will be ready to fight ”
Leonardo Bonucci
«We have no excuse, no fatigue, nothing. We will be ready to fight“, He also replied to the journalist who reminded him that Italy, in 2012, had arrived exhausted and out of breath in the final against Spain.
For Bonucci, Italy’s good journey this year can be explained in particular by the additional year of reconstruction, after the postponement of the Euro last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
«It helped us the year as well, young and old alike. During this year, we have gained experience and enthusiasm, which allows us to be here today, believing in something that three years ago seemed utopian“, He said, recalling the 2018 World Cup missed by the Nazionale, eliminated in the qualifying dams.
Italy will play its fourth final of a European Championship on Sunday, a competition it has only won once, in 1968.
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