On Wednesday (5) in an international warm-up match, the two teams met in this week's Europa League final. Italy could only manage a 0-0 win at home against Turkey. As the last Eurocup champions, Italy had only one shot on goal in this game, and the goal has not yet solved the problem of weak offense, the prospect of defending the title is pessimistic.
Both sides didn't have much offense in today's battle. Italy had two golden chances in the first half, but a higher aerial shot from Fedaly Goki Aysha and a bouncing post from a header attack by Bai Lai Ren Kistandi were destined to be exchanged for a mutual whitewash. With Italy's recent injuries and the retirement of two stalwarts, Fransco Arshabi and Scavini, due to injuries, existing players are inevitably psyched and warm-up matches may be more tinny to avoid injuries.
Italy's next warm-up match will be against Bosnia in the early hours of next Monday morning (10th) before competing in Group B of the European nations. Opponents in the same group include Spain, Croatia and Albania.
