Euro Quote by Alan Hansen

Italy are a very difficult team to play against. They have good defensive qualities.

— Julen Lopetegui

Italy do not only defend; they can attack, too. They have attacking qualities, and they create chances.

— Julen Lopetegui

Tactically, Italians are very strong. They are a lot into tactics: how to defend, when you lose the ball, where will you be?

— Samir Nasri

Italy was the hardest league to score goals in. Those guys just love defending.

— Robinho

The defenders in Italy are stronger, and that makes me better. Serie A is played in a different way to other leagues.

— Gonzalo Higuain

It's a big challenge for a defender to prove yourself in a country like Italy as a non-Italian.

— Matthijs de Ligt

The Italian one is the toughest league of all for the attackers.

— David Trezeguet

Italians work hard physically and tactically.

— Marcos Alonso

Playing against an Italian team is harder than all the other leagues. The Italians won't score lots of goals, but they won't concede many,…

— Paul Pogba

Italian teams are difficult to beat even if they play away.

— Michael Ballack

Juventus have always had exceptional players. I've played against them and against Italy many times. They're a tough team with great quality.

— Mario Mandzukic

In Italy, you must think faster than defenders. It is a tough school.

— Paulo Dybala