Alessandro Bastoni has urged the Italian national team to shift away from its tendency to focus on negatives as they prepare for a pivotal Nations League match against France. He expressed that Roberto Mancini is actively working on boosting the team’s self-esteem following their recent 4-1 victory over Turkey. Bastoni emphasized the importance of building a solid team identity under Mancini’s leadership.
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In the victory against Turkey, Italy showcased an energized performance with contributions from players including Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Pio Esposito. This win has been a significant morale booster for the Azzurri as they face France.
Giorgio Scalvini, another defender in the squad, also noted that the team's confidence is growing and that they will aim to dominate the match against France. He dismissed any concerns about potential moves abroad while discussing the upcoming challenge.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane, the new coach of France, reflected on his infamous headbutt to Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final, emphasizing he has no regrets about that incident as he prepares his team for the match.
Roberto Mancini has made it clear that Italy will adopt an attacking mentality against France, aiming to continue their momentum from the victory over Turkey. The match will take place at Stade de France, marking Mancini's first test against Zidane’s team in this Nations League edition.