ROME: Italy striker Ciro Immobile has often struggled to replicate his scoring form for Lazio on the international stage but if he does, the resolute Italians have every chance of Euro 2020 success. The Azzurri have come a long way since their humiliating failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Roberto Mancini’s side conceded only six goals in 16 games in their Euro 2020 qualifying and Nations League campaigns. “I felt a weight off my shoulders because I hadn’t scored from open play for a year and a half for Italy, ” Immobile told RAI Sport. It remains to be seen if Immobile can translate club form into goals for Italy but if he does they could be a real force.


Source:   The Star
June 06, 2021 18:11 UTC