Eletu, who plays for AC Milan, however, said the Flying Eagles have enough quality to beat the Italians if they play as a team
By Kehinde Okeowo
AC Milan youngster, Victor Eletu has said the Flying Eagles must play as a unit to defeat the Young Azzurri of Italy in their second group game at the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Eletu made this known during an interview with NFF TV, where he warned his teammates that the Italians will be a tough nut to crack given the pedigree.
The Flying Eagles midfielder during the chat, however, posited that the Nigerian team have enough quality to beat the Europeans, who topped Group D after edging past Brazil in their first group match.
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He further revealed that four of the Italian players are very experienced because they have already been capped by their respective clubs.
Speaking on the encounter against Italy, Eletu said: “It will be a tough game (vs Italy) as three, four of their players have already played for their first-team clubs.
“The only way we can beat them is to play as a team.
“We will give our best to qualify for the next round.”
The Flying Eagles are currently second in the group with three points and an inferior goal difference to table-topping Italians, after coming back from a goal down to defeat Dominican Republic 2-1 in their first fixture.
