Tonali: Italy lacks star quality but time will tell

Sandro Tonali urges patience after Italy's defeat to Belgium, insisting the young squad's qualities will emerge with time.

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What happened. Sandro Tonali acknowledged Italy's disappointing defeat to Belgium but asked for patience with a squad that has barely played together. He spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of Monday's trip to Turkiye.

• Tonali admitted Italy deserved to lose to Belgium and fans were disappointed.
• He stressed the group is healthy and young, with time needed to gel.
• Tonali also noted his club Tottenham's negative results but positive football.

“We don't have the star player. Time is there, we have to spend time together.”

— Sandro Tonali

Italy travel to Turkiye on Monday, aiming to bounce back from the Belgium defeat.

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