Coach Roberto Mancini believes Italy’s fate will change sooner or later, as he expects his nation to qualify for the next showdown event in 2026 and take revenge.
Inter wingback Denzel Dumfries experienced an injury scare during Inter’s 3-2 win over Atalanta, but he has now cleared doubts of his presence in the Netherlands team under Louis Van Gaal ahead of the showdown tournament.
Italy still need to qualify for the tournament, though. In next month’s play-offs, they first have to overcome North Macedonia, before going on to face the winner of the match between Turkey and Portugal to qualify for the big stage.