Marco Rossi: We can't expect to win against the European champions

Marco Rossi said the following after the defeat against Italy.

"In the first half, we didn't play how we wanted.The two days were not enough to prepare for them after the clash against England. The Italians' positional play is not our style, we wanted to slow them down so that they could not pass in midfield and start with long balls, we wanted to close the wings, but we did not succeed. In the second half, we settled, we played well, and were able to freshen up with the substitutes.This defeat is acceptable, we cannot be expected to win against the European champions anyway. Too much pressure shouldn't be put on the guys, and it will also be true for the game against Germany. The Italians have a quality squad with Serie A players and, as I have already said, European champions."

He added that, as always, he asked the players to give their best. After the fans sang the national anthem once again with the team despite the defeat, he believes this has been achieved.And he can also be pleased with the performance of the Hungarian national team against the national team of his native country.

Regarding the starting line-up, he said that he considered that those who also played against England were in good physical condition. Among the substitutes, several youngsters were given opportunities, including Zalán Vancsa, who made his debut for the Hungarian national team at the age of 17.

"I invited him and sent him onto the pitch because he is a player of extraordinary quality, he is very fast and technical. There is no pressure on him, he plays with courage, and in the short period he has been given, he could show what he can do."

Roberto Mancini, the head coach of the Italian national team, said the following.

"This Italian national team has not yet developed team spirit as there are a lot of youngsters, many of whom made their debuts in these Nations League games. We played well today, and we are on the right track, but there is still room for improvement. We played fast, the defense was good, we attacked in the opponent's area, and in midfield, I especially liked Barella's and Raspadori's performance. I am particularly pleased with Spinazzola's return, we missed him a lot. He is a defining link in the team, although he is not yet 100% physically.About the own goal: I was nervous about losing the ball, and obviously, the Hungarian national team came closer to the possibility of equalizing. "

Finally, he confirmed that Belotti and Bonucci would travel home and that they would no longer be in the squad against England.

NATIONS LEAGUE
LEAGUE A, GROUP 3
ROUND 2
ITALY–HUNGARY 2–1 (2–0)
Cesena,Dino Manuzzi Stadion,22 000spectators.Referee:Schärer (Switzerland)
ITALY:Donnarumma – Calabria, G. Mancini, Bastoni, Spinazzola (Dimarco, 75.) – Lo. Pellegrini (Locatelli, 66.), Cristante, Barella (Tonali, 84.) – Politano (Belotti, 75.), Gnonto, Raspadori (Zerbin, 84.).Head coach:Roberto Mancini
HUNGARY:Dibusz – Lang, Orbán, A. Szalai – Négo (Fiola, 58.), Á. Nagy (Styles, 58.), Schäfer (Vancsa, 87.), Zs. Nagy (Bolla, 81.) – R. Sallai, Szoboszlai – Á. Szalai (Ádám, 87.).Head coach:Marco Rossi
Goal scorers:Barella (30.), Lo. Pellegrini (45.), and G. Mancini (61. – own goal)

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