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Without their coach and their attacking star, Italy could not lose to Poland in a potentially decisive match in the Nations League on Sunday. They meet at the Mabe Stadium in Reggio Emilia knowing that a victory for either side will likely send him to the Nations League Finals.. . Poland tops Group A in League A. It is a point over Italy and two over the Netherlands. Italy will play in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, while Poland will host the Netherlands.
Italy suffered problems en route to these qualifiers, particularly due to the Coronavirus. Coach Roberto Mancini is still at his home in Rome in self-isolation after his contract with Covid-19, as well as Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, winner of the European Golden Boot last season..
Mancini will be replaced again by assistant coach Albergo Ivani, who was in charge on Wednesday when Estonia lost 4-0 in a friendly match.. .
« It’s not an easy period for any of us, » said Italy defender Emerson.. « This season is a little different than last season. Our coach is unfortunately at home, but those here must do everything they can for those who can’t..
Italian midfielder Roberto Gagliardini left the Azzurri camp on Saturday after the possible return of the virus. . Gagliardini contracted the virus last month but recovered. He played the match all Wednesday but an inconclusive test result forced him to return to his club Inter Milan as a precaution.
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci will return to Juventus on Sunday after failing to recover from a muscle injury.
Bonucci, who had hoped to play 100 games for Italy, said: « I asked for a lot of my body because we had injuries at Juventus that wouldn’t allow us to take turns. ». . “I’m someone who has never held back and played through pain in some important match. I am 33 years old and have started listening to my body.
Italy strikers Moise Kane and Pietro Pellegri withdrew from the squad on Friday due to injury. Kane has been replaced by Udinese striker Stefano Okaka.
Winning for Italy or Poland will give them a huge advantage before the final round of matches, but qualifying will in no way be a forced result.. Italy tied at home to Bosnia in the opening round, ending 11 consecutive matches, while Poland lost to the Netherlands..
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