At 02:45 Beijing time (CEST) on September 26, Italy will host Belgium in the UEFA Nations League group stage opener. Ahead of the match, Luciano Mancini, head coach of the Italian national team, held a press conference. This article covers the second part of the press conference.

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Hello Coach, I'd like to ask if you can imagine the excitement of coaching the Italian national team again tomorrow, especially getting to sing the anthem again?

Yes, it's very exciting. I have to say I've been in this state of mind all week long. This feeling will definitely intensify before tomorrow's match, during the national anthem and during the game itself. If we can finish tonight with a great victory, it will be something perfect. It will be a perfect week.

Following up on that question: today Van Bommel said he doesn't feel nervous today, but he will definitely feel nervous tomorrow, and he hopes his players will feel this tension too because it's natural. So I'd like to ask the coach how you're feeling mentally right now? Whether it's positive or negative pressure, how do you want your players to handle it?

I believe our players are experienced professionals who have been through many important matches. It's clear that every match, especially at this level, brings pressure, but it's always positive pressure because everyone will get to play football, and that's what players love to do most. The most important thing is that they go out, enjoy the game, and fight for our victory. As for me personally, I feel excited, yes, because it's always a special moment.

Hello Coach, we know that Sandro Tonali suffered a rib injury while at Tottenham Hotspur. How is he now? Also, in terms of midfield setup, do we have a chance to see the creative two-man attacking midfield formation again, like we did at Euro? Or without two midfielders like Jorginho and Verratti, do you need to develop a completely different tactical approach?

Sandro Tonali had a minor issue before, but he hasn't felt any discomfort over the past couple of days, so he should be fine. As for the midfield, I think it will definitely be different because each player has their own technical characteristics and individual strengths. Jorginho and Verratti are very special players, completely different from the type of midfielders we have now. So our style of play will definitely change accordingly.

Hello Coach, considering this is the kickoff for your second stint with the national team, I'd like to ask personally: what has remained unchanged? And what is completely different from last time?

The Coverciano training ground hasn't changed at all, which is a good thing. As for what's different, I can't say yet, but as I've said before, it will definitely be exciting because ultimately this is the national team. I hope tomorrow will be a wonderful night and day. Even though we know it won't be an easy match at all.

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