Italy take on Belgium in Nations League

 ROME - On Thursday evening the Azzurri face their next challenge in the Nations League against Belgium. The match promises to be an exciting spetacle, with the last encounter between the two rivals resutling in a tense 2-2 draw.

 The Italians are in fine form, yet to lose a match in this year's competition. Whereas Belgium have been struggling slightly, losing two games already, both against France. However, the Belgians' necessity to win in order to stay in the Nations League is likely to spur them on, and make the challenge even tougher for the Italians.

 In a press conference before the big match, Italian head coach, Luciano Spalletti, praised his team's performance in their last match against Belgium saying: "We will try to propose what we did in the first leg, the attitude was perfect." Spalletti also gave a few hints about which players will have a big part to play: "Barella has a bit of everything, he knows how to connect the midfield and is capable of changing position with his teammates. We were waiting for him and he will probably be on the field tomorrow. Donnarumma will play in goal; even if he is cautioned, we must trust our players."

The match will kick off at 20:45 with both teams hungry for victory.

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