17-06-2021, 19:52
It's a very open tournament, but suggesting Italy couldn't win it or aren't one of the big boys is nuts. They are 4th in the betting for a start.
I certainly wouldn't write them off. Generally speaking Italian teams of past 20 years have done quite well at the Euros. This team doesn't slow it down so much as other Italian sides. They play pressing attacking football and like to control games. They also pass out from the back very well.
The only thing against them I can see is their CBs are cracking on a bit. Chiellini is a brilliant player but he looked about 40 when he was 20
I certainly wouldn't write them off. Generally speaking Italian teams of past 20 years have done quite well at the Euros. This team doesn't slow it down so much as other Italian sides. They play pressing attacking football and like to control games. They also pass out from the back very well.
The only thing against them I can see is their CBs are cracking on a bit. Chiellini is a brilliant player but he looked about 40 when he was 20