The Italian gazettes have praised the Azzurri’s performance in their 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany in Bologna on Saturday.
Gazzetta dello Sport: “Brave Azzurri come under pressure but don’t give in. We had hoped to see the real Roberto Mancini back at work, and in Bologna he showed again what he can do: Visionary, ingenious and aggressive with opponents. The introduction of 18-year-old Wilfried Gnonto has been the turning point of the game.”
Corriere dello Sport: “Italy has woken up: the new Squadra with youngster Gnonto in the squad is making Germany tremble. In the darkest crises, you have to hit rock bottom to save yourself. Italy hit rock bottom against Argentina, the draw against Germany is a new start.”
Tuttosport: “Italy sends a sign of life. The 1-1 draw against Germany is the basis for the Squadra’s rebuilding. Mancini lets six youngsters make their debut. He is taking a big risk in doing so.”
Il Messaggero: “With youthful verve and courage Italy fought against the German team. Twice Germany got really dangerously in front of Donnarumma’s goal. Italy continues to have the problem of strikers, Scamacca alone is not enough.”
La Repubblica: “The new start is not so bad. The smaller version of the eternal Italy-Germany football classic ends in a draw that can serve as the basis for Italy’s resurrection. Germany probably won’t play at Argentina’s level, but Italy won’t go down this time. “
