Mancini's Italy stumbles to 0-2 loss against Belgium
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- La Redazine
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Key points
- Godts and Lukebakio scored in each half as Belgium won at the Olimpico in Nations League
- Italy improved after the break with chances for Kean but could not find the net
- Mancini's return to the bench begins with defeat; Italy face Turkey on Monday
Summary
Mancini's second spell as Italy manager began with a Nations League defeat as Belgium won 2-0 at the Olimpico. Godts and Lukebakio scored in either half, with De Bruyne prominent for the visitors in a dominant first-half display. Italy responded better after the interval and created chances, notably for Kean, but could not convert. Di Lorenzo and Cambiaghi urged patience after the opening loss, with the defender insisting the team showed positive moments and had three more group matches to improve. Italy travel to Turkey on Monday.
Original headline
Italia-Belgio 0-2: Mancini affonda all’Olimpico, nervi tesi Lukaku-Donnarumma. Le dichiarazioni
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