Chiesa fears Bale, Ramsey as Italy look to match unbeaten record
By AFP
ROME: Italy forward Federico Chiesa said Friday he expects a battling performance from Wales stars Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey as the Azzurri look to extend their 10-match winning streak without conceding a goal.
Roberto Mancini’s side play Wales for top spot in Group A in Rome, after 3-0 wins over both Turkey and Switzerland put them through to the last 16.
Italy are unbeaten since September 2018 and on Sunday Mancini could match Italy’s two-time World Cup-winning coach Vittorio Pozzo’s record of 30 games unbeaten between 1935 and 1939.
“Wales is a team that will certainly fight. They have influential players at international level, above all Gareth Bale,” said Chiesa, who was also wary of Juventus teammate Aaron Ramsey.
“Ramsey too. He’s an above average player, very intelligent. Technically strong, I appreciated him both off and on the pitch at Juventus.”
