Spanish defender
Gerard Pique, think Italy is a dangerous team that will be difficult for his team. He also asked for
La Furia Roja maintain focus when meeting Gli Azzurri. Spain will immediately meet Italy in the opening match of Group C, Sunday (06/10/2012). This exciting duel be staged at the PGE Arena, Gdansk, Poland.
Preparation of Italy to the European Cup is not very ideal. They could be bothered fixing scandal involving several players. In the last three test matches, Cesare Prandelli care team is also always lose.
However, Pique did not want to be fooled. For him, the Italian could have been a craze when appearing in the actual tournament.
"Italy is more dangerous than it seems. They will be very difficult rival, who will escape (from the group stages) and fight to win the tournament," Pique said on Sky Sports.
"It seems that Italy was injured and out of focus, but it's not a problem. Even if you think they would not look good, they will do their best," he added.
"They are one of the top teams in Europe and the world. We have to focus," said the Barcelona player.
In particular, Pique wary bomber threat in Italy, Mario Balotelli. According to him, Balotelli could mess up the line behind Spain.
"We have to keep an eye on. Balotelli is a player who can make you win games," he said.
"He is a player who can take the ball and score goals when you do not expect it," he said.
