Conte was perfectly prepared
All in all, Conte did a magnificent job in sending out players that perfectly stifled the Belgians. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne aren’t easy players to contain and can rip open the best defences on their day, but both players looked subdued, especially De Bruyne. The upcoming games against teams that might sit back though will be a crucial test of the Italians’ versatility, and if Conte continues to live up to the challenge, Italy could be in for the long haul at Euro 2016.
Edited by Staff Editor