
Belgium coach Mark Van Bommel states that the match against Italy is a double challenge for his team, underlines the preparation and the objective of winning, praises the Milan player Moreira and reports captain Tielemans' statements on the strength and unity of the Belgian group.
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Belgium prepares to face Italy in a Nations League match, after some failed qualifications for both Belgium and Italy.
This is a big challenge for us.
We want to play important matches, like this one against Italy. For us this commitment is a double challenge, we want to dominate the game and win. If we can do that tomorrow, we're on the right track. We must win immediately but Italy has the same problem, Mancini is also starting from scratch like me and the Azzurri, after 3 failed qualifiers, will also want to do well.
Thus Mark Van Bommel, coach of Belgium, in the press conference anticipating the match against Italy in the Nations League.
"It will be nice to return to the Olimpico, I won a championship here.
We prepared well for the match against Italy, which won't be easy but will certainly be good. It's not easy to prepare for a match in just 3 or 4 days, but I hope to play a good match and return home with the 3 points", continues the Belgian coach.
Who, then, on Moreira, protagonist in Milan, admits that he is "a nice, versatile boy. He is everything a coach wants. It is only a matter of time before he starts playing for Milan". Youri Tielemans, captain of Belgium, is also convinced of the Red Devils' means and admits that his national team has "a good squad, there are few changes compared to the World Cup, we are strong and united. We have to show our character, the desire to never give up and move forward. Our coach was very clear, very direct", he concludes.
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Moreira will start for Milan in the near future
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