Italy came into
Euro 2012 with a capital that is not so good after a defeat in the game tests.
Gli Azzurri are now determined to answer the criticism leveled at them in the Poland-Ukraine.
Before heading to Euro 2012, Italy only had one trial match is against Russia. One off test match against Luxembourg held the earthquake that struck the region Emilia-Romagna.
In the game against Russia, Gianluigi Buffon et al. a surprise 0-3 defeat to swallow. The defeat was then cast doubt on the direction of Cesare Prandelli this team.
However, negative results were actually whipped up the spirit of Emanuele Giaccherini. He called the Italian more excited this time the tournament had to prove that they have not been exhausted.
"The defeat of Russia could mean good for us. First because we will not start the competition with the status as favorite. Second, it lit something inside of us because we want to silence critics," said Giaccherini told Football Italia.
"Now we are only thinking about ourselves. After the game against Russia, we say to ourselves that we can play well in Euro 2012. First task is to have confidence in his own team," added the defender who plays for Juventus.
Italy joined in Group C along with defending champion Spain, Republic of Ireland, and Croatia. La Furia Roja will be Italy's first opponent on Sunday (6/10/2012) future.
