Mancini: The Achievement of 3 Italian Clubs Reaching European Finals is a Boost for the National Team

Italy's national team coach Roberto Mancini confirmed before participating in the UEFA Nations League in the Netherlands that "local football has received a boost after three Italian clubs reached three European finals this season." He stated, "That was very positive for us. I think it is extremely unfortunate that the three clubs did not deserve to lose in the final. But sometimes football is harsh and strange. Things went wrong even though the three clubs could have possibly won. In the Under-20 World Cup, Italy reached the final, and we should not underestimate that. They did a very good job. They are good players." Italy will face Spain tomorrow, Thursday, in the semi-final of the Nations League in the Dutch city of Enschede.