In Mancini’s analysis of Italy vs. Argentina: “They have Messi, obviously they make a difference”

The Italian national team won the title of the last edition of the European Championship and will have a match against its counterpart from Argentina, champion of the Copa América, in the so-called Finalissima. Before the match, the ‘Azurra’ coach, Roberto Mancini, made a general analysis of the present of his team and the rival.

“Two countries from the history of world football meet in a beautiful game to play. Argentina is a great country, we know it because many of its representatives play in the Italian tournament and in Europe”, were the first statements of the experienced strategist in an interview for ESPN.

In the same way, the DT highlighted the power of the ‘Albiceleste’. “They have Lionel Messi, they obviously make a difference. It’s going to be a great game and they will surely be among the favorites in the World Cup. They have experienced players and a great team. They will surely go far”, said the coach.

Precisely, Mancini could not avoid touching on the subject of being left out of the World Cup with Italy. “We were left with a feeling that it was unfair. We had many opportunities to go, but that’s football, it can be cruel, that’s sport. Unfortunately we are not there and now we have to move forward”, he expressed.

Finally, Roberto referred to the death of Diego Maradona, who is very loved in Argentine and Italian territory. “I was lucky to face him at his best, it was a great honor to have him as a rival and to meet him. Finding out about his departure was very sad”, the technician concluded.

When does Argentina play vs. Italy?

The game Argentina vs. Italy will be played this Wednesday June 1 at Wembley Stadium in London (1:45 pm Peruvian time). This meeting has been called the Finalissima, since the last champions of the Copa América (Conmebol) and the Eurocopa (UEFA) will face each other.