Milan, 11 Nov. (LaPresse) – “The first leg was a complicated match, we know that Italy plays a good game when they violate. Especially defensively. I know, having played for Juve, that in Italy they teach defending first and foremost and have players who know how to do it well.” This was stated by France coach Zinedine Zidane, speaking at a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Nations League match against Italy at San Siro. “The difficulties are not having injured players, but it’s part of football and we have to accept that.” “It’s true that we have a lot of injuries, I hope everyone returns soon, but we’re ready to challenge Italy. It’s going to be a great game and we’re ready, both the starters and we’ll start from the bench,” said Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano, who was also present at the press conference. “Italy is a very good team, they’ve changed coaches, they have players who play for big clubs. But our motivation is the same in all the matches,” he added. “Pio Esposito is a very good player, physically, it wasn’t very easy to face him in the first leg. But let’s face Italy and not just him,” he concluded, speaking of the Inter centre-forward he had already faced in the first leg.
Football, Zidane: “Italy-France is always a tough match, they know how to defend well.”
Milan, 11 Nov. (LaPresse) – “The first leg was a complicated match, we know that Italy plays a good game when they violate. Especially defensively. I know, having played for Juve, that in Italy they teach defending first and foremost and have players who know how to do it well.” This was stated by France coach Zinedine Zidane, speaking at a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Nations League match against Italy at San Siro. “The difficulties are not having injured players, but it’s part of football and we have to accept that.” “It’s true that we have a lot of injuries, I hope everyone returns soon, but we’re ready to challenge Italy. It’s going to be a great game and we’re ready, both the starters and we’ll start from the bench,” said Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano, who was also present at the press conference. “Italy is a very good team, they’ve changed coaches, they have players who play for big clubs. But our motivation is the same in all the matches,” he added. “Pio Esposito is a very good player, physically, it wasn’t very easy to face him in the first leg. But let’s face Italy and not just him,” he concluded, speaking of the Inter centre-forward he had already faced in the first leg.