On the eve of the playoff matches of the qualifying tournament of the 2018 World Cup against Sweden, the defender of the "scuadra azurra" explained to the official FIFA website why his team is stronger than the opponent.

"In the playoffs, we are waiting for two difficult matches against a strong opponent," said Bonucci. - The Swedes confirmed their class, having managed to outstrip the Netherlands in the group round. But the Italian team just has to break through into the world. The loss of Ibrahimovic did not become fatal for the Swedish team, it became more cohesive. Probably the Swedes are ready to surprise and will not sit out in defense ".

"In these matches, we need to demonstrate all the qualities that have always brought us success. We should be a team, fight for each other, keep cool and show full commitment.

After the World Cup in 1958, the "scuadra adzurra" did not miss a single final tournament, but this does not exert additional pressure on us. We simply understand the importance of the two remaining matches of the qualifying tournament and will try to make this last step on the way to mundialiu ".

The play-offs of the World Cup 2018 between Italy and Sweden will be held on November 10 in Solna and November 14 in Milan.

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