The inaugural race of Euro 2020 baptized the vast success of Italy, capable of exposing Turkey’s shortcomings
Italy beautiful as hell in the first Euro 2020 match against Turkey. A 3-0 dry and round that cannot leave room for any kind of replica. The technical and tactical gap in favor of the Azzurri, which in front of an Olympic Stadium finally colored by the fans really impressed.
Mechanisms oiled and synchronized, effervescent and lethal after passing a first half a bit too chained by the tension of the debut. The atrocities of Meras e Demiral however, they had the power to loosen the mind and legs, as well as naturally unblock a race hitherto mired by the wall organized by Senol Gunes.
Turkey-Italy has laid bare the gaps of Calhanoglu and companions, powerless and unable to become dangerous above all thanks to an almost perfect national team in the reconquest phase. Constant pressure and depth granted on very rare occasions. An all-out domination not at all obvious on the eve.
On the other hand, the path taken by Roberto Mancini up to now it has been a concentrate of satisfactions and records, which is why the compactness and strength of his team cannot and should no longer surprise. We have been writing for weeks, perhaps months, that this Italy is today at the top in the continental field: it will be enough to win the Europeans? We will see, but hiding would be an objectively excessive exercise of humility.
Collective to scream, but also on the level of individuals there is really something to smile about. If the best in our field report cards, and not only that, it was Spinazzola the convincing performances of the three forwards cannot be overlooked. Immobile above all for continuity throughout the match, but also Berardi e Badge they were able to leave their mark. As well as the electricity of Stretcher gave light to the Azzurri and captain Chiellini he was once again the indispensable emotional leader of the group. And that recovery in a slip to the ninetieth testifies better than any other word our Italy’s determination and fury. Euro 2020 is advised …
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