Defender of the Italian national team Giorgio Chiellini estimated the rival of his team for the playoffs for entering the world championship - Sweden.

On the way to the World Cup-2018 teams of Italy and Sweden are waiting for two games playoffs, which will determine who will go to the mundial.

According to the experienced Beka Italians Giorgio Chiellini, the chances of success for the teams are approximately equal, "" I'm glad that we will not have to confront Zlatan Ibrahimovic in these matches, "Quillini quotes Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Nevertheless, look at the Swedish national team! They play in the perfect 4-4-2 with minimal gaps between the lines, which will bring problems to any opponent".

"In the playoffs, it all starts with a clean slate, I think the chances of getting out are 50-50".

"It is necessary to regain the ease that we had before the match against Spain. In that duel we hoped for a completely different result ".

"We are ready for the playoff games," Giorgio concluded..

The first duel between Sweden and Italy will be held on November 10. The return match will be held on the 13th day.