Along with the final match of the UEFA Nations League between Spain and France, the match for the third place in this tournament will also be played, in which the losers of the semifinal round - the national teams of Italy and Belgium.

On the eve of the confrontation against the "

" We have a young squad that will play together for another five or six years, and I was very proud to watch them fight until the last seconds in the semifinal game..

Being with ten men against Spain is the worst thing that can happen to you, but we still managed to score our goal. Of course, there was a risk of losing either 0: 4 or 0: 5, but the guys did everything to secure their own goal, and not only aggravate it at strangers.

We try different options for the starting lineup so that each player can reveal their strengths from one side or the other.. I try not to invite to the national team those who, at least for a short time, will not appear on the football field.. This is how every footballer gains confidence in his involvement in the case..

For example, tomorrow, most likely, it will be possible to see Giacomo Raspadori - a young guy who, I am sure, has a bright future ahead, but loading him with responsibility right away would be our big mistake, "

Recall that the Italy - Belgium match will take place on October 10, beginning at 16:00 Kyiv time, and now you have the opportunity to get acquainted with the announcement of the upcoming game.