L’Italy responded presently: the debut of the Azzurri at the European Championships was largely convincing, with a good game expressed and a great ability to react after Bajrami’s Albania goal conceded coldly. Three points that take some pressure off the team Spallettiwho were almost forced to win this match so as not to complicate their lives in the iron round with Spain and Croatia.
Italy, dream of first place: what is needed
As reigning champions, reaching the round of 16 is the minimum objective to try to defend the trophy. Italy can qualify for the direct elimination phase already in the next match against Spain. As? With a victory and a simultaneous useful result for Albania against Croatia. In this case the Azzurri would have direct clashes on their side. A complicated scenario, but not impossible. Spalletti’s national team will take the field on Thursday 20 June already knowing the result between Dalic’s team and Sylvinho’s. A small advantage or even disadvantage, based on the various reasoning that can be done.
Italy, round of 16 almost certain
Passing the group at the European Championship is not the most difficult task, given that in addition to the first two of the various groups, another four places (out of six) are preserved for the best third parties. With three points already in his pocket, Italy would logically need at least a draw in the next two matches. In case of defeat against Spain, the first place dream would be shattered and also the advantage of facing a third team from Group A, D, E or F, which, unless there are big surprises, should not be a big team. And the Azzurri would also end up in the top part of the scoreboard, where, again on paper, England and France should not appear, but only the battleship Germany, which the national team could take in the quarterfinals.
The possible scoreboard for seconds or thirds
If Chiesa and his companions were to pass as secondsif they will face it against the second in Group A, that of Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Scotland. While in case we were fished out, a very tough eighth would await us with the first of group E or F, therefore Belgium or Portugal based on the forecasts. But as always the pitch will speak.
