Italy’s team players played friendships to the FB team before the round of 16 duel. “We will have to play our best match against them, as we have done in previous games,” said Federico Bernardeschi. “Every game is like a final for us, the match against Austria will also be one.”
David Alaba in particular received a lot of respect from the Juventus winger. “Alaba is a great champion who has won tons of trophies. Playing against players like that is a great challenge.” Sassuolo young star Giacomo Raspadori spoke of a “strong and well-organized” opponent.
With all due care, the Tifosi do not waste any thought on a possible departure from Austria. You dream of much more. Ex-team boss Giampiero Ventura: “Given the performances so far, in which Italy have fully dominated three games, one can think that Italy can beat Austria and make it to the quarter-finals. I hope the Azzurri make it to the final.”
Chiellini is training again
Defense chief Giorgio Chiellini should be ready for action again on Saturday. The 36-year-old completed an individual program yesterday at the training camp in Coverciano after a thigh injury.

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