2024-08-18 07:30:04
The head coach of the Uruguay national football team, Oscar Tabares, said that playing against the Italian national team is a gift from heaven.
“Playing against the Italians is a godsend. We have no fear before this game. When something happens to your loved ones, it’s terrible, and there’s nothing to be afraid of in football, – Tabarez was quoted as saying by goal.com. – Balotelli is a great footballer, a real specialist in the front line. But we know how he will play. The Italian national team has an advantage and a draw is enough for them. But that advantage doesn’t affect my players in any way. After the defeat against Costa Rica, we realized that we have to earn 6 points in the remaining 2 games. Nothing has changed. We know what to do. And we are going to give the game everything we have.
Both us and the Italians played the Costa Ricans, who were better adapted to this weather. But in terms of our game, I can say that the weather conditions will not give an advantage to anyone. Regarding the composition, I will not say anything for now. It will be decided 1 hour before the game, but all my players are in good shape, except for Diego Lugano. If Prandelli surprises us with something, we will respond promptly.”