Euro 2020: Mancini delighted by Sassuolo pair's intuition
The result, which came courtesy of a Locatelli brace and a third goal added by Ciro Immobile, confirmed Italy’s place in the knockout stage of Euro 2020 after just two games played.
Mancini’s men dominated the contest at Stadio Olimpico and were rewarded with a second consecutive 3-0 victory, having beaten Turkey by the same scoreline in their opening Group A match.
Mancini hailed his side’s performance, telling reporters: “Switzerland are a strong side. We knew it would be a tough game and it was.
“We created several chances and we deserved the victory. We were struggling in the opening minutes, but then we pressed them high and forced them to make mistakes.
“The lads did really well. It wasn’t easy; it was their second game in five days and it’s so hot.”
He picked out his side’s opening goal for special praise, having seen Locatelli start the move in midfield before latching onto Berardi’s cross to score from close range.
