As for the Italian press, there is enthusiasm. The heart of the transalpine dailies swings between the Nazionale and the exploits of Jannik Sinner at the Masters of tennis. The world No. 1 also shares the front page of all sports daily newspapers with his footballer friends.
“Italy that we like“, headlines La Gazzetta dello Sport to summarize the beautiful Italian evening. In its digital version, the main sports daily of the Boot was particularly delighted with the first Italian quarter of an hour where Italy recorded 80% ball possession and Belgium was transformed into “sparring Partner”.
The provision of Romelu Lukaku obviously went through with a fine-tooth comb and in particular his first half hour where he floundered in front of his teammate Alexander Good morning. “There was no match.” between the two men underlines the Gazzetta before highlighting the change of pace of the Red Devils, particularly in the 2nd half.
If Tuttosport rejoices in greeting an Italy “boss in Belgium”she insists on a Lukaku “canceled” by the Italian defense.
A work also praised by the Italian coach Luciano Spalletti, less severe with Lukaku and the Devilss. “Talent is not only defined by the No.10. There is also the mastery of a player like Romelu Lukaku, but the work of Di Lorenzo and Bastoni also made the difference,” commented the Tuscan coach at a press conference while speaking of a Belgian team “formidable, fast and physical like Romelu Lukaku“
