Euro 2016 Match Schedule - Italy Team
Update the latest information on the match schedule, players, coaches and squad of the Italian team at Euro 2016
Table E
Italy
Having finished runners-up four years ago, Italy have now weakened considerably. If they can reach the semi-finals, it will be a huge success for the Azzurri, especially after the Azzurri had to stop in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup.
Eligibility
Won first place in group H
Italy went unbeaten in qualifying with 7 wins and 3 draws, scoring 16 goals and conceding 7.
Probability of success
Italy have never lost confidence when entering major tournaments. But if they only finish second in Group B, behind Belgium, Antonio Conte’s team could face Portugal in the round of 16. That will certainly be a difficult challenge for the Azzurri.
Expected lineup
- Goalkeeper:Gianluigi Buffon;
- Defender:Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini;
- Midfielder:Alessandro Florenzi, Thiago Motta, Stefano Sturaro, Emanuele Giaccherini;
- Forward:Antonio Candreva, Lorenzo Insigne, Graziano Pelle.
Key player
Giorgio Chiellini
If they want to go far, the Italian team will probably have to rely a lot on their experienced defense, where Giorgio Chiellini is considered a real leader.
Coach
Antonio Conte
The 46-year-old strategist will leave the Italian team after EURO 2016. Therefore, the former Juventus midfielder will probably devote all his talent and experience to helping the Azzurri team compete successfully.
Match schedule
Match 1 vs.Belgium
02:00 14/06
Stade de Lyon, Lyon
Italy has a very good head-to-head record against Belgium, winning 13 out of 21 encounters.
Match 2 vs.Sweden
20:00 17/06
Stade de Toulouse, Toulouse
Italy won 6 of the last 8 matches against Sweden.
Match 3 vs.Ireland
02:00 23/06
Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
Also in the EURO group stage 4 years ago, Italy defeated the Republic of Ireland with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli.
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