Italy coach Mancini delighted with victory over Belgium: It was the team of the Euros | OneFootball

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·10 October 2021

Italy coach Mancini delighted with victory over Belgium: It was the team of the Euros

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Italy coach Roberto Mancini was left happy with their Nations League victory over Belgium.

The Azzurri won 2-1 to claim third place in the competition.


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Nicolò Barella's volley and a Domenico Berardi penalty earned by Federico Chiesa secured the win. Charles De Ketelaere struck a late consolation for Belgium.

“We saw the Italy of the Euros against Spain too, but it's tough to play down to 10 men. Without that, it would've been a similar performance to today," Mancini told RAI Sport.

“We have different qualities and options in midfield, they showed today that they can do very well, so that amount of choice is very positive.

“Chiesa can play on the right, left, it makes little difference to him. He is an important player. Berardi and Raspadori did well, so did Moise Kean when he came on."

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