Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Five key players who could decide the fate of the match- Belgium has booked the date with Italy for an exciting Euro 2020 quarterfinal clash. The match is set to be played at the Allianz Arena on 3rd July. It can be watched live on SonyLIV.
Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Key Player 1
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
Romelu Lukaku will have his task cut out when Belgium takes on Italy in the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020. The 28-year-old had a dry run in front of the goal against Portugal and will be trying to find loopholes in the Azzuri backline.
With Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard a doubt for this clash, the onus will be on the Inter Milan striker to carry forward the legacy Belgium as shown so far.
Italy has conceded a single goal so far in Euro 2020 and the contest will be even when the player will come face to face with one of the best defensive setups in Europe.
Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Key Player 2
Thorgan Hazard Belgium):
Thorgan Hazard’s scintillating strike helped Belgium in securing a place in the Euro quarterfinals. The winger has mainly been deployed as a left wing-back for his country and will have the license to attack the Italian defence with his marauding run through the flanks.
Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Key Player 3
Marco Verratti (Italy)
Marco Verratti’s return to the Italy starting lineup has added a new dimension to Roberto Mancini’s plans. Despite being injured Mancini decided to include the midfielder in his final squad and the 28 year old has repaid the faith with some classy performances.
He makes tackles, creates chances, takes shots and more importantly doesn’t lose possession so easily.
Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Key Player 4
Federico Chiesa (Italy)
Chiesa has grabbed his chances so far and scored the crucial opening goal in their win over Austria which eventually laid the path for the second.
With Domenico Berardi struggling to impress the gaffer Mancini could unleash the Juventus winger from the start to have a direct impact.
Euro 2020, Belgium vs Italy: Key Player 5
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the star for Italy in the Azzuri goal. The lanky shot-stopper has made some sparkling saves to keep his side in the game and he needs to be sharper to deny any kind of chances against the powerful Belgians.
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