Italy manager Roberto Mancini, captain Chiellini reveal expectations ahead of Euro opener

Following a year-long delay because of coronavirus pandemic, much anticipated Euro 2020 will finally get underway on Friday, June 11, as Italy host Turkey at iconic Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Group A Euro 2020 opener will commence live at 9:00 PM local time (Saturday, June 12 at 12:30 AM IST). Here is a look at what Italy manr Roberto Mancini and captain Giorgio Chiellini had to say about team's expectations ahead of Euro 2020 opener.

Italy manr Roberto Mancini and captain Giorgio Chiellini respond to expectations ahead of Euro 2020 opener against Turkey

Italy manr Roberto Mancini, who spent a year coaching Turkish side Galatasaray, has warned his side of threat posed by his opponents. Mancini's men go into tournament as one of favourites, having been on a stunning 27-game unbeaten run, including 10 wins in all of ir qualifying games. However,  Gli Azzurri will face a few setbacks ahead of opening encounter as y will miss Marco Verrati and Lorenzo Pellegrini due to injuries.

Speaking of expectations going into Euro 2020 opener against Turkey, Mancini said, " first match is always most difficult. We must shake off tension and t think about or things, just focus on what needs to get done. re will be a little more pressure with it being opening match of tournament, and Turkey are packed with talent, but it remains just ar match and we have to focus on that." Meanwhile, captain Giorgio Chiellini also echoed Mancini's views.

Chiellini said, "I think we are ready and have prepared in best possible way. Of course, we can only test that tomorrow on pitch, but we come into this tournament with enthusiasm and confidence in ourselves. It’s going to be a very balanced Euros, as teams more or less kw each or, but we are ready to get going."

Meanwhile, Chiellini also spoke about recovering from setback Italy faced after y failed to qualify for World Cup when y lost to Sweden in playoffs. "If we reach Final Four at Wembley, n we can talk! We are really er to experience a major tournament again, as pain of play-off defeat to Sweden will never be cancelled out, but we turned that into positive energy going forward to rebuild," said Chiellini. Italy were defeated 1-0 on aggregate in World Cup qualifiers game against Sweden in vember 2017.

Where to watch Turkey vs Italy live telecast in India?

For fans wondering where to watch Turkey vs Italy live telecast in India can tune into Sony Ten 2 SD/HD and Sony Six SD/HD. live stream of Italy Euro 2020 games will be available on SonyLIV app. Meanwhile, live scores and updates can be accessed on Twitter handles of both teams.