Marco Materazzi gave a warning to Italy ahead of playing Switzerland in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 at the Olympiastadion Berlin, Saturday (29/6/2024) at 23.00 WIB / Photo: @Azzurri_En
Marco Materazzi warned Italy ahead of their Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Switzerland at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Saturday (29/6/2024) at 23:00 WIB. The former Inter Milan player warned that the opponents they face are not an easy team to beat.
Italy qualified for the round of 16 with runner-up status in Group B by collecting four points. Meanwhile, Spain won the group with nine points.
Heavy resistance will be encountered The Blues by serving Switzerland. Ahead of the match, Materazzi said Italy must be vigilant.
According to him, in this knockout phase, each team has the same chance to qualify. Although Italy may be slightly more favored because of its quality and experience. However, Materazzi believes that Switzerland also has squad depth that is no less great.
“There are no longer favorites and it is never easy to beat Switzerland. They can be relied on by footballers who play in the Italian, German and English leagues. This is a balanced team with good players and a goalkeeper like Sommer. Underrated, but experienced,” said Materazzi was quoted from Football Italia, Friday (28/6/2024).
Materazzi admitted that Switzerland will not be an easy opponent after seeing their resistance against Germany in the group stage. The Italian legend also warned the Gli Azzurri players not to make mistakes that will secure a ticket to the quarter-finals.
“They impressed me against Germany because of their confidence and form. However, Italy’s problem is not Switzerland. Italy must make sure they don’t become a problem,” said Materazzi.
If Italy is able to lock up a ticket to the quarter-finals, they will likely have tough opponents. Gli Azzurri is likely to meet England in that round. Because, The Three Lions – the nickname of the English national team – will face Slovakia in the round of 16.
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2024-06-28 03:13:33
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