Sven-Goran Eriksson doubts Italy’s chances at the upcoming European Championship and praised following their Europa League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen. The former and coach will visit the Stadio Olimpico for the Biancocelesti’s Serie A clash with on Sunday evening, where he’ll be welcomed by the fans following his recent announcement of terminal cancer. Luciano Spalletti’s are gearing up for the upcoming European Championship in Germany, which kicks off on June 14 .
The Azzurri are in Group B alongside Croatia, Spain and Albania, setting up a tough group for the defending champions. Speaking to , Eriksson first discussed his return to Italy. “I remain Swedish but now there is also a Latin soul inside me, because I lived in southern European countries for a long time.
“One of my many homes, where I spent 13 unforgettable years. Here we live very, very well. There is no place so beautiful, the people are friendly, the food fantastic.
And football is really important, you have one of the most prestigious tournaments in Europe and the world.” He spoke about the changes in the footballing landscape since his time in Italy. “Yes, the Premier League is at the top, not Serie A, as in the 80s and 90s.
But your league is making a comeback, as demonstrated by the results of the Italian clubs in the European cups, they never lie.” Eriksson reflected on the Europa League final. “Of course, I really liked the match, a very clear 3-0.
Congratulations to Atalanta, they .
