Antonio Conte admits Italy “have to be careful” after drawing Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016.
The Azzurri begin their campaign against Belgium on June 13 in Lyon.
They then take on Sweden in Toulouse on June 17 and finish with Ireland in Lille on June 22.
Antonio Conte admits Italy “have to be careful” after drawing Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016.
The Azzurri begin their campaign against Belgium on June 13 in Lyon.
They then take on Sweden in Toulouse on June 17 and finish with Ireland in Lille on June 22.
“I think Belgium are an excellent team, and are among the favourites for the final stages. They have a young team, and a lot of top players in their ranks,” the Italy Coach told UEFA.com.
“Then I see pretty equal teams with Sweden, us and Ireland. I think Belgium are among the favourites for the tournament.”
There are some familiar faces, such as Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan and winger Dries Mertens, plus of course ex-Milan, Inter and Juventus hitman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“We know all the strengths of Zlatan. And Ireland are certainly a team who play with a lot of emotion, and who are strong with their team spirit and great intensity,” added Conte.
“So we have to be careful.”