Italy fall 2-0 to Belgium as Calafiori seeks positives

Italy's Nations League opener ended in a 2-0 home defeat, leaving Riccardo Calafiori to pick out the positives.

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What happened. Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in the Nations League at the Stadio Olimpico, with Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio scoring after defensive errors. Riccardo Calafiori admitted Italy showed quality only in patches and must focus on the positives.

• Calafiori said Italy 'left gaps and conceded two avoidable goals'.
• Gianluigi Donnarumma and Romelu Lukaku were booked after post-match tension.
• Italy were jeered off by the crowd at the final whistle.

“I saw a good team in fits and starts.”

— Riccardo Calafiori

Italy must improve quickly, starting from their next match, as fans' patience wears thin.

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