Italy resisted Germany (1-1) this Saturday in Bologna, with a squad renewed by Roberto Mancini in which up to six players made their debut for the Azzurra in one of the stellar matches on the first day of the League of Nations.
Lorenzo Pellegrini (70′) put the Italians ahead after a cross from Wilfried Gnoto, one of the day’s debutants. Joshua Kimmich led Germany’s reaction (73′) to achieve the tie and maintain the record without defeats (8 wins 2 draws) since Hansi Flick’s arrival on the ‘Mannschaft’ bench.
After Italy’s recent setbacks against North Macedonia in the 2022 World Cup playoffs (0-1) and against Argentina last week in the Finalissima (0-3), Roberto Mancini’s team was in need of victories, although despite when the ‘Nazionale’ tied, they showed signs of improvement compared to their last performances.
The distribution of points leaves Italy and Germany tied for 2nd and 3rd position in Group 3 of the Nations League A.
On Tuesday, on the following date, Italy will host Hungary, current group leaders after their surprising victory against England (1-0). At the same time, Germany will face the English to begin to define the positions of one of the most even groups in the continental competition.
