Mancini facing Spain has never been easy. Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini admits that the game duel Spain will be a battle. That will not be easy for sure.

The Azzurri are set to face Spain in the Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. The winner will go to see Belgium or France in the finals. Which will enter the field on Sunday.

“Spain were the team that made it the most difficult for us at Euro 2020. They are a good team with good players.” The 56-year-old said.

“It will be a good game. (Passing the ball on the ground is) what they do best. We didn’t have time to train to reach the same level as them. This time it will be different.

“It will be an amazing victory. (To win the Nations League immediately) After winning the European Championship and it would be wonderful to qualify for the World Cup early. But it won’t be easy.